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 KaplanHere are some tips to help you understand your medical bills, explanation of benefits (EOB), and insurance coverage.
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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: 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: 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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