The following are options for financial assistance from government agencies, organizations, and programs that are designed to provide resources for cancer patients and their families.
For general assistance:
- Patient Advocate - www.patientadvocate.org
- Government (Federal) Benefits - www.govbenefits.gov or (800) 333-4636
- Health Insurance Information - www.healthinsuranceinfo.net (click on state)
- Hospitals Funded by Hill Burton - www.hrsa.gov/hillburton
- Non-Profit Community Hospitals - through NCI at (800) 422-6237
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center (North Carolina residents only) - Patient Account Services 866-595-3175
If a patient has insurance but still can’t pay:
- Patient Services Incorporated - www.uneedpsi.org or (800) 366-7741
- The Healthwell Foundation - www.healthwellfoundation.org or (800) 675-8416
If patient does not have insurance:
- Cancer Care - www.cancercare.org or (800) 813-4673
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