Financial and Legal Resources
Financial Resources
Many families and individuals are left burdened with financial issues
and are looking for help. The following organizations offer financial
services for those faced with cancer-related issues.
Legal Resources
Government Agencies
Nonprofit Organizations
Other Organizations
Legal Resources
Many people face legal challenges after being diagnosed with cancer—from insurance coverage to employment discrimination. Understanding your rights and knowing where you can turn to for help is the first step in resolving your legal issues. The following are resources for legal help.
Cancer Legal Resource Center
The Cancer Legal Resource Center provides cancer patients, their
families, friends, employers, and their service providers with
information and educational outreach on legal issues.
Website: http://www.lls.edu/academics/candp/clrc.html
Telephone: 1–866–843–2572
Government Agencies
Medicaid (Medical Assistance) – Medicaid is a
government health insurance program for people who need financial
assistance for medical expenses. The program is available to those
who receive Federal income assistance such as Social Security Income
and Aid to Families with Dependent Children.
Web site: www.cms.gov/medicaid/consumer.asp
Telephone: 1–877–267–2323
Medicare – Medicare is a Federal health
insurance program designed for those who are 65 or older, or any age
with certain disabilities. Medicare helps pay for hospital and home
care, as well as many medically necessary services.
Web site: www.medicare.gov
Telephone: 1–800–633–4227
(1–800–MEDICARE)
Hill-Burton Program – The Hill-Burton Program
is a program where hospitals and nonprofit medical facilities that
receive funds from the federal government offer free or low-cost
services to those unable to pay. You may apply for Hill-Burton
assistance at any time, either before or after you receive care.
Web site: www.hrsa.gov/hillburton/default.htm
Telephone: 1–800–638–0742 (Maryland residents call
1–800–492–0359)
The
State Children’s Health Insurance Program
(SCHIP) – SCHIP combines Federal and State resources to
provide affordable or free health insurance coverage to uninsured
infants, children, and teens.
Web site: www.insurekidsnow.gov
Telephone: 1–877–543–7669
(1–877–KIDS–NOW)
The Veterans Administration (VA) – The VA
cancer program provides eligible veterans access to cancer
prevention, detection, and treatment services. There are also
programs for the treatment of service-connected injuries along with
other medical conditions.
Web site: www1.va.gov/health/
Telephone: 1–877–222–8387
(1–877–222–VETS)
Nonprofit Organizations
CancerCare – CancerCare is
a national nonprofit agency that offers cancer patients and their
loved ones free support, information, and financial assistance over
the phone, in person, and on the internet.
Web site: www.cancercare.org
Telephone: 1–800–813–4673
(1–800–813–HOPE)
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – The LLS
is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated
to funding blood cancer research, education, and patient services,
with financial assistance programs available.
Web site: www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
Telephone: 1–800–955–4572
Other Organizations
Access2wellness™ – This site provides
access to one of the broadest selections of assistance programs for
prescription medications for the uninsured and underinsured. The site
contains information about these programs and can help determine who
might be eligible to receive assistance.
Web site: http://access2wellness.com/a2w/
Telephone: 1-866-317-2775
