Cancercare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation | Cancercare
Provides financial assistance for individuals who cannot afford their insurance co-payments for medications used in treating cancer.
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Physical Address
275 7th Avenue, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10001
Hours
- Monday - Thursday: 9:00am to 7:00pm. - Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm.
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Fax
(212) 712-8495
Website
Application process
Call the toll-free Co-Pay Assistance number, visit the website at www.cancercarecopay.org, or email [email protected] for more information.
Fee
No fee.
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. Diagnosis and Treatment Requirements: - 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 medication that applicants are taking must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for cancer. Insurance Coverage Requirements: - 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.
Languages
None.
Service area
United States
Agency info
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, financial assistance, and practical help. Offers financial assistance with insurance co-payments related to cancer care.