Medical Care Expense Assistance
Financial Assistance for Military Families Program at American Red Cross
No Physical Address
The American Red Cross works in partnership with Military Aid Societies to provide financial assistance to eligible applicants. Assistance can include funds for emergency travel, burial of a loved one, emergency food and shelter, etc. The Aid Societies determine the financial assistance package that will be offered through a grant or a loan.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Program at Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Port Chester Site
First Connection: For those who have recently diagnosed with cancer, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society has provided the opportunity to speak with someone who's been through treatment and learned how to manage the same disease. The Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program is a peer-to-peer program that matches newly diagnosed patients and their families with trained volunteers who have been touched firsthand by a blood cancer and shared similar experiences.
Online Chats: Live, weekly online chats provide a friendly forum to share experiences and chat with others about anything from the initial phase of diagnosis to treatment and survivorship. Each chat is moderated by an oncology social worker and is password-protected. The online chats are not a replacement for psychotherapy or support groups.
Patient Financial Assistance Programs (visit www.lls.org/support/financial-support for more information):
Programs may cover copays, other medical expenses, urgent need for non-medical expenses, treatment-related travel expenses, clinical trial related-travel expenses and general financial support. Please visit the website for an up-to-date listing of available programs, eligibility criteria, and funding amounts.
Financial Assistance Program at CancerCare
Financial Assistance at New York Site
Social workers trained in financial issues can help you find whatever assistance is available to ease your financial concerns. Limited assistance is available to eligible individuals for treatment-related costs such as transportation, home care and child care. The CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation also provides help with co-pays for chemotherapy and targeted drugs. Check website for current covered diagnoses.
Healthcare Case Management Services Program at Patient Advocate Foundation
Hampton Site
Offers one-on-one professional assistance with eliminating healthcare access barriers for individuals living with a serious health condition. Provides assistance with accessing prescribed medical treatment and services, understanding health insurance benefits, paying for treatment, paying for living expenses, and employment during medical treatment.
BenefitsCheckUp Program at National Council on Aging
Arlington Site
BenefitsCheckUp helps find programs for people 55 years of age and older that may pay for some prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items and services. Complete a screening by visiting www.benefitscheckup.org
