Links and Resources

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 1-800-ACS-2345 www.cancer.org Access to referrals for financial assistance through their Community Resource Network (CRN) database.  Some chapters may have limited grants for transportation and pain management. Suffolk County # (631)300-3185 

Supports MBC (metastatic breast cancer) patients financially with grants up to $1800 yearly if you meet the eligibility requirements apply and are awarded. angelaandradefoundation@gmail.com 

1-(800) 392-3846 or www.assurancewireless.com  If eligible (based on income, Medicaid recipients are eligible), receive a free cell phone, 250 free minutes/month, $5 for extra 250 minutes, no contract

 (AKA Breast Friends Forever) –   For grant information email wendy@breastintentions.org. 

1-(800) 813-HOPE (4673) Sarah, (516) 364-8130 ext 6123  Can provide up to $300 for prosthesis and medication.  Application must be requested (see below) and takes several weeks to process.  Also provide telephone workshops/therapists.  Limited financial grants for transportation, homecare, childcare and pain medications.

(631) 548-6320  Breast, cervical, colon, prostate cancers.  Help for underinsured, uninsured, undocumented patients.  Can fast track to Medicaid.

Contact: Maureen O’Connor ext. 1400 moconnor10@northwell.edu

(516) 733-7045 General help number manned by a social worker to point patients in the right direction for services across Long Island. 

(614) 985-3750 200 E. Campus View Blvd, Suite 200, Columbus, OH  43235   Founder Mary Jenkins  

 Offer financial assistance to any person of any faith, in any state during active treatment for any type of cancer.  Application available online and funds are distributed on a first come-first serve basis.  Not for co-pays, financial help for living expenses. 

(516) 967-1148  Can give up to $250, Fax application back to (888) 519-9185 or email to curemommy@gmail.com No insurance or drug reimbursement, for outstanding living expenses. 

St. Paraaskevi Greek Church- Greenlawn This financial assistance is provided to qualifying applicants in the form of direct payments for third-party expenses, such as rent or mortgage payments, utility bills, insurance, transportation and other costs incurred but unable to be paid otherwise due to the applicant being incapacitated. GNF assistance typically ranges between $200 to $1,500 per approved case. 

https://www.stparaskevi.org/ministries/outreach/good-neighbor-fund/

https://headstrong.org/

The Nicholas E. Colleluori Financial Aid Fund supports patients who have been diagnosed with blood cancer such as Lymphoma, Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, Myelodysplastic Syndromes and Myeloproliferative Neoplasms and are undergoing active treatment.  Funding to be used to offset living expenses, travel-related expenses and/or medical expenses. The Nicholas E. Colleluori Financial Aid Fund supports patients who have been diagnosed with blood cancer such as Lymphoma, Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, Myelodysplastic Syndromes and Myeloproliferative Neoplasms and are undergoing active treatment.  Funding to be used to offset living expenses, travel-related expenses and/or medical expenses.

 (936) 231-8460, emergency grant of up to $1,000 for rent/utilities

www.helpthefight.org

Provides "gap funding" to assist with living expenses.  Complete funding form online, print out authorization form and supply letter from doctor. 

www.hitesite.org – an online resource used to find community resources including affordable health centers, prescription drug programs, immigrant support services, legal assistance and more. 

(502) 290-4237  Jill's Wish offers grants of up to $1500 on a rolling basis to cover non-medical living expenses for those with newly-diagnosed or terminal breast cancer. The grant is for housing expenses (rent or mortgage), utility bills and any car payments. Will pay bills directly to the housing lender, landlord, utility company and auto loan holder, so you don't have. Applications are available at http://www.jillswish.org 

(855) 807-63876 press 2 The grant can be used for living expenses ONLY: rent, mortgage, car payment, car insurance, phone, internet, cable, electric, gas, & heating oil. Grants cannot be used to cover medical expenses, personal loans, or credit cards. Grants range from $500 - $1,250 based on individual circumstances and as funding allows. This is a one-time grant and can only be awarded to people who have not received a financial assistance grant from LBBC in the past. Online applicants only: https://www.lbbc.org/about-us/what-we-do/lbbc-fund 

Help cancer patients in any location (they are based in Deland, FL) with financial assistance.  www.mestrong.net or PO Box 1353, DeLand, FL  32721 

Provides financial assistance for BRCA1/2 genetic testing for people who qualify. https://ms360.myriad.com/genetic-testing/insurance/  

Visit www.ovarian.org, email tealcomfort@ovarian.org or call 888-OVARIAN 

Our mission is to help relieve the financial stresses experienced by patients who are under care for a cancer diagnosis. The New York Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization which offers financial assistance grants for non-medical expenses to qualifying patients who are under care for a cancer diagnosis in the Greater Metro Area (within the counties of New York City, as well as Nassau & Suffolk). The Foundation strives to relieve some of the financial burden patients face so they may focus on their treatment and healing.  https://nycancerfoundation.org/?utm_source=GMBSocialClimb&utm_medium=NewYorkCancerFoundation 

Also runs a co-pay relief program for people who are insured and qualify for help with coverage for medical prescriptions and treatments. In addition, the foundation offers a $600 financial grant for people diagnosed with stage III or IV breast cancer to help pay for non-medical expenses. https://www.patientadvocate.org/ 

Light Pink Program, limited financial assistance and spa gift certificates.  LJackson@pinkshoesinc.org 

www.RememberBetty.com  

Provides direct financial support to breast cancer patients and survivors by paying bills directly and, in certain cases, providing gift cards, gift certificates, and chemo care packs. Grants are reviewed on an on-going basis. Need a letter from surgeon, copies of bills and patient essay.  For information email:grant@rememberbetty.com.  DO NOT HAVE TO BE IN ACTIVE TREATMENT. 

www.thesamfund.org
Supports young adult cancer survivors 21-39 years of age in the U.S. after cancer as they recover from the financial impact of cancer treatment. Average grant is typically in the $1,500-$2,000 range. Two-step process:

1. Step 1 - requires answering questions about cancer experience, current financial situation and grant requests. There are a few short essay questions as well. (time consuming and must disclose significant personal information). Doctors must verify cancer survivorship status.

2. Step 2 - typically 60% of Part 1 applicants are invited to submit part 2, and approximately 50% of Part 2 applicants are selected for funding. The online, two-part application is available twice a year: in Jan. and June and only stays open 4-6 weeks. (Important not to miss that window, as application is not on a rolling basis)
tel: 617-938-3484
email: info@thesamfund.org

www.sharsheret.org
A national non-profit organization helping women with increased genetic risk for breast or ovarian cancer through personalized support. Some financial support also available for non-medical services. Though their expertise is with young women and Jewish families, they serve all women and men.
tel: 866-474-2774 

Is an informational website that provides answers to questions about how to apply for disability and navigate the social security system. www.ssdrc.com 

(888) 806-7543 or tabcf@aol.com will provide financial assistance to qualified financial hardship individuals during the recovery stage from breast cancer surgery. 

www.thepinkfund.org  Complete the pre-qualification form online, short term financial aid for breast cancer patients in active treatment 

https://www.tteal.org/

Care packages

https://tnbcfoundation.org/
The Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation (TNBC) is a nationwide organization that has partnered with CancerCare to offer free, professional support services to patients and families coping with a diagnosis of triple negative breast cancer. The TNBC Helpline is staffed by experienced oncology social workers with specific knowledge of triple negative disease. In addition to counseling, TNBC Helpline staff can direct callers to other useful resources such as a financial assistance program, support groups and educational workshops.
tel: 877-880-TNBC (8622)
email: TNBCHelpline@cancercare.org 

(424) 258-0313, financial support for transportation, meals, selected co-pays for Triple Negative patients.   

1(877) 822-4287, ext. 704, individual grant program, donated household items (including mattresses at certain times of year), breast reconstruction grant, holistic treatment grant.  www.ubcf.org

If living on a very low income, might qualify for free medications through patient assistance programs such as: www.needymeds.org, Partnership for Prescription Assistance, the Chronic Disease Fund, the Bureau of Prescription Help and Together RX Access Program.

1-(866) 55-COPAY (1-(866) 552-6729)  275 Seventh Avenue, 22nd floor, NY, NY 10001

www.cancercarecopay.org The CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation is a not-for-profit organization established in 2007 to address the needs of individuals who cannot afford their insurance co-payments to cover the cost of medications for treating cancer.  The Foundation is proud to be affiliated with CancerCare, a national not-for-profit organization that has provided free professional support services including counseling, education, financial assistance and practical help to people with cancer and their loved ones.  For help, call 1-866-55-COPAY (1-866-552-6729) or (212) 601-9750 email information@cancercarecopay.org PLEASE SEE ADDENDUM for LIST of COVERED MEDICATIONS

1-(877) 968-7233 www.cdfund.org  Co-payment assistance for pharmaceutical products for patients with private insurance or Medicare part D.  Patients who utilize a participating pharmacy can have their out-of-pocket expenses remitted by the fund directly to the pharmacy.  Patients using non-participating pharmacies can submit receipts for reimbursement. 

Program helps qualified patients pay their insurance co-pays so they can get immediate access to prescription medications. Helps with transportation and lodging needs. Help available for those with metastatic breast cancer and other chronic conditions. Funding varies throughout the year. Contact: https://www.mygooddays.org/ or info@mygooddays.org

(800) 675-8416 www.healthwellfoundation.org  Addresses the needs of individuals who cannot afford their insurance co-payments, premiums, co-insurance or other out-of-pocket health care costs.  

1-888-477-2669 www.pparx.org  Offers a single point of access to more than 475 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 150 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies, includes assistance for uninsured. 

1-866-316-7263 www.panfoundation.org Assists patients who cannot access the treatments they need due to out-of-pocket health care costs including deductibles, co-payments and co-insurance.

1-866-512-3861 www.copays.org Provides direct co-payment assistance for pharmaceutical products to insured patients (including Medicare) who financially and medically qualify.

1-800-366-7741  https://accessiahealth.org/ Assists patients in locating health insurance policies, provides health insurance premium assistance (including COBRA) and co-payment assistance for BONE METASTASES 

631-853-8626 (HEAP Hotline) Home Energy Assistance Program – application only – usually in November – open to all – qualifying homeowners can get up to $975 for utilities or renters up to $50. Department of Social Services HEAP unit- 631-853-8820. For heating and utilities emergencies, call social services at 631-854-9100. 

Liberty Energy and Water - (877) 426-6999 – Various options for those In

need www.libertyenergyandwater.com 

www.cleaningforareason.org
Free housecleaning services to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy - once a month for 4 months while in treatment. Online sign up. Requires a faxed doctor’s note confirming treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in your zip code area arrange for the service. Service is not guaranteed in all areas.
tel: 877-337-3348

http://www.hairtostay.org/

HairToStay is a national subsidy program supported by partnerships with both philanthropic and commercial organizations, providing need-based grants to offset the expense of scalp cooling systems for chemotherapy patients being treated in the U.S. Information about submitting an application is on their website.
tel: 800-270-1897 

https://www.sharecancersupport.org
SHARE provides dedicated, experienced mental health support for women facing breast, ovarian, uterine or metastatic breast cancer. Support is available for patients, survivors and caregivers. SHARE also offers information and guidance regarding clinical trials.