Cancercare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation | Cancercare
485 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Not Applicable.
Eligibility
Financial Eligibility:
- Individuals or families with incomes of up to five (5) times the federal poverty level may qualify.
- If income is over criteria, call and discuss individual's financial situation with one of Cancercare's Co-Payment Specialists.
- Must be diagnosed with one of the cancer types that the Foundation covers and the diagnosis must be verified by a doctor. Applicant's doctor must complete and sign our physician verification form.
- Must be a United States Citizen or legal resident who is receiving treatment dispensed in the United States.
- Must be in active chemotherapy or target treatment.
- The prescribed treatments must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for cancer.
- Must be covered by private insurance, an employer-sponsored health plan, Medicaid, TRICARE, or have Medicare Part B, Medicare Part C, or Medicare Part D.
- Must have insurance that covers a portion of medications. Some funds are restricted to assist only those covered by a federal health insurance program such as Medicare, Medicaid, or TRICARE, while others accept both private and federal insurance.
- If the applicant is uninsured (do not have any insurance or medical plan that covers prescription medication), then the individual is not eligible for co-payment assistance; however, the individual can still call the toll-free number for referrals to other organizations or patient assistance programs.
Required documents
Must complete an application, provide doctor's verification of diagnosis, and proof of income.
Hours
- Monday - Thursday: 9:00am to 7:00pm.
- Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm.
(800) 813-4673
Voice·
voice | Services 1-800-813-HOPE
(866) 552-6729
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voice | Co-Pay Assistance 1-866-55-COPAY
Email[email protected]
Languages
None.
Application process
Call the toll-free Co-Pay Assistance number, visit the website, or email [email protected] for more information.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
United States
Provides financial assistance for individuals who cannot afford their insurance co-payments for prescribed cancer treatments.
Last assured
01/28/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Cancercare
Provides free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer including individuals with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. Programs include support groups, education, resources, and practical help. Offers financial assistance with insurance co-payments related to cancer care.