Insurance and Financial Issues

Many people may not realize that financial assistance for cancer treatment and other services is available to people at various income levels and in many situations. However, many service providers do not have the means to promote their services, and many cancer patients and families are unaware of the available resources.

Even with the best insurance coverage, you will likely be responsible for deductibles, co-payments, hospital bed rentals, some at-home nursing care, certain medications, and some services.

If you don't have insurance or adequate insurance, you probably need help tracking down government and private sources of assistance. Get started by contacting the social work department at the hospital where you are receiving care, and learn here about financial, insurance, and prescription assistance for patients with cancer at various income levels.