IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CANCER PATIENTS WHO CAN NOT AFFORD THE PAYMENT OF CANCER DRUGS

Many cancer patients are unable to pay for prescription drugs either because they are uninsured, under-insured, or simply can’t make the co-payments on their prescriptions. Because of this, some pharmaceutical companies have developed Prescription Assistance or Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs) that offer medications to some people who cannot afford them. The companies often restrict the programs to: U.S. citizens; people who make below a certain income; people who either lack prescription drug coverage or those with coverage whose insurer has denied coverage of a particular drug. However, if you are denied access to a program, you may appeal the decision. Be sure to let the company know your circumstances, as they may work with you to find a solution. More HERE

TRAVEL AND LODGING RESOURSES FOR CANCER PATIENTS

The following national organizations offer help for people with the traveling and lodging resources for cancer patients and their families. People should contact organizations directly to learn more about the specific programs and services. This list below is valid to US only. In addition to this national list, many organizations serve people in their local communities; talk with your health care team about the groups in your area that may be able to help.  

Air Care Alliance www.aircareall.org 888-260-9707	Corporate Angel Network www.corpangelnetwork.org 866-328-1313
Air Charity Network/Angel Flight America www.aircharitynetwork.org 877-621-7177	Hope Lodge www.cancer.org/hopelodge 800-227-2345
Air Compassion America www.aircompassionamerica.org 866-270-9198	Joe’s House www.joeshouse.org 877-563-7468
Air Compassion for Veterans www.aircompassionforveterans.org 888-662-6794	LifeLine Pilots www.lifelinepilots.org 800-822-7972
Angel Flight Samaritans www.angelflightsamaritan.org 800-296-1217	National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses www.nahhh.org 800-542-9730
National Patient Travel Center www.patienttravel.org 800-296-1217

FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR CANCER PATIENTS WITH FINANCIAL CHALLENGES

The following national organizations offer help for people with cancer with financial challenges. People should contact organizations directly to learn more about the specific programs and services, including eligibility criteria. This list below is valid to US only

General Financial and Co-Pay Assistance

American Cancer Society www.cancer.org 800-227-2345	HealthWell Foundation www.healthwellfoundation.org 800-675-8416	National Organization for Rare Disorders www.rarediseases.org 800-999-6673
CancerCare www.cancercare.org 800-813-4673	The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society www.lls.org 800-955-4572	Patient Access Network Foundation www.panfoundation.org 866-316-7263
CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation www.cancercarecopay.org 866-552-6729	Lymphoma Research Foundation www.lymphoma.org 800-500-9976	Patient Services Inc. www.uneedpsi.org 800-366-7741
Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition www.cancerfac.org	The MAX Foundation www.themaxfoundation.org 888-462-9368	Together Rx Access Card www.together-rxaccess.com 800-444-4106
CureSearch: Childhood Cancer Resource Directory www.curesearch.org/resources 800-458-6223	National Council on Aging www.benefitscheckup.org 202-479-1200	National Organization for Rare Disorders www.rarediseases.org 800-999-6673
Chronic Disease Fund www.cdfund.org 877-968-7233	National Marrow Donor Program www.marrow.org 888-999-674317	Partnership for Prescription Assistance www.pparx.org 888-477-2669
Partnership for Prescription Assistance www.pparx.org 888-477-2669	Patient Advocate Foundation www.copays.org 866-512-3861	Sarcoma Alliance www.sarcomaalliance.org 415-381-7236