Insurance and Financial Assistance for Cancer Treatment
While insurance plans may cover a lot of the costs for treatment, they may not cover everything related to the cost of your care. It’s important to know how to get the most out of your insurance plan and find out how you can get additional help.
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Author: Deborah Abrams KaplanInsurance billing for cancer treatment can be very confusing. Bills come from the hospital, the doctors, and labs. Meanwhile, the insurance company sends a steady flow of explanation of benefits (EOB) statements. Adding to the complexity, there may be multiple bills or charges for each treatment. Here’s a guide to help you manage your treatment bills.
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Author: Deborah Abrams KaplanInsurance billing for cancer treatment can be very confusing. Bills come from the hospital, the doctors, and labs. Meanwhile, the insurance company sends a steady flow of explanation of benefits (EOB) statements. Adding to the complexity, there may be multiple bills or charges for each treatment. Here’s a guide to help you manage your treatment bills.
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Source: Cancer Support CommunityWatch a brief video of Erin, a clinical social worker from Gilda’s Club in New Jersey, as she discusses the importance of finding financial assistance early in the course of treatment.
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Source: Cancer Support CommunityWatch a brief video of Erin, a clinical social worker from Gilda’s Club in New Jersey, as she discusses the importance of finding financial assistance early in the course of treatment.
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Source: American Cancer SocietyHere are some tips on what costs you can expect and some ideas on how to plan for, ask about, and discuss treatment costs with your cancer care team.
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Source: American Cancer SocietyHere are some tips on what costs you can expect and some ideas on how to plan for, ask about, and discuss treatment costs with your cancer care team.
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Source: Cancer Support CommunityIt’s easy to forget to ask important questions about costs associated with cancer care when you or someone you love has been diagnosed. Learn more about managing costs and budgeting for the care you need.
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Source: Cancer Support CommunityIt’s easy to forget to ask important questions about costs associated with cancer care when you or someone you love has been diagnosed. Learn more about managing costs and budgeting for the care you need.
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Source: Johnson & Johnson Heath Care Systems Inc.Use this helpful, state-specific tool to review medication access, affordability, reimbursement options, and other valuable resources available to patients with cancer.
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Source: Johnson & Johnson Heath Care Systems Inc.Use this helpful, state-specific tool to review medication access, affordability, reimbursement options, and other valuable resources available to patients with cancer.
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Source: Family ReachDownload this resource to learn about potential financial challenges, how to identify roadblocks, and where and how to seek financial support.
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Source: Family ReachDownload this resource to learn about potential financial challenges, how to identify roadblocks, and where and how to seek financial support.
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Source: CancerCareThere may be financial help with co-payments available for those going through treatment with chemotherapy and targeted treatment drugs. See which diagnoses are currently covered.
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Source: CancerCareThere may be financial help with co-payments available for those going through treatment with chemotherapy and targeted treatment drugs. See which diagnoses are currently covered.
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Source: Cancer Support CommunityA downloadable resource for people with cancer about finances, financial assistance, and connecting with local resources to help with costs.
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Source: Cancer Support CommunityA downloadable resource for people with cancer about finances, financial assistance, and connecting with local resources to help with costs.
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Source: CancerCareA downloadable resource guide for people with cancer to help you understand your finances, find financial assistance, and connect with local advocacy groups.
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Source: CancerCareA downloadable resource guide for people with cancer to help you understand your finances, find financial assistance, and connect with local advocacy groups.
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