Help for the days ahead
The financial costs associated with cancer are often overwhelming. Even having health insurance doesn’t guarantee you’ll be able to afford treatment. It’s best to start researching your options before a financial crisis develops. This fact sheet lists various sources of financial assistance available to people with cancer. Check with each agency or organization to see if you qualify for assistance.
Government Assistance
There are a number of federal and state programs that provide financial benefits to individuals and families. These benefits, known as entitlements, are primarily set up for low-income households, the elderly, and the disabled. Each entitlement has eligibility requirements. There are also programs administered through state governments that can help with health care related needs. Government assistance programs include:
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- U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
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- Information on public assistance and food stamps
- hhs.gov
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- U.S. Administration on Aging
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- Benefits for older adults
- eldercare.gov (Eldercare Locator finds resources in your community)
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- Social Security Administration
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
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