Helpful Organizations

Insurance/Financial/Legal Assistance

Cancer and Careers
646-929-8031
Website: http://www.cancerandcareers.org
Email: cancerandcareers@cew.org

Cancer and Careers is dedicated to empowering and educating people with cancer to thrive in their workplace by providing expert advice, interactive tools and educational events. Through a comprehensive website, free publications, career coaching, and a series of support groups and educational seminars for employees with cancer and their healthcare providers and coworkers, Cancer and Careers strives to eliminate fear and uncertainty for working people with cancer.

Cancer Care, Inc.
212-712-8400, 800-813-HOPE (800-813-4673)
275 7th Ave. - 22nd Floor
New York, NY 10001
Website: http://www.cancercare.org
E-mail: info@cancercare.org

Cancer Care, Inc. is a nonprofit social service agency that assists families and patients in coping with the emotional, psychological, and financial consequences of cancer. It has a toll-free counseling line and teleconference programs providing assistance to individuals and families. Information about cancer and treatments, financial counseling, financial assistance, and referrals to other support services are also available. The Helping Children Cope program offers resources to help children deal with cancer in a parent or close relative.

Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition
Website: http://www.cancerfac.org

The Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition (CFAC) is a coalition of organizations helping cancer patients manage their financial challenges. Visitors can search for organizations by cancer diagnosis or type of assistance/need.

Cancer For College
Website: http://www.cancerforcollege.org

Cancer for College awards college scholarships to current and former cancer patients.

Colorectal CareLine
866-657-8634
Website: http://www.colorectalcareline.org

Patient Advocate Foundation's Colorectal CareLine is a patient/provider hotline designed to provide assistance to patients who have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer and are seeking education and access to care. The Colorectal CareLine also offers financial aid through the Financial Aid Fund for those diagnosed with colorectal cancer who need financial assistance.

Foundation For Children With Cancer
314-843-9300
11327 Gravois Road, Suite 202
St. Louis, MO 63126
Website: http://www.childrenwithcancer.org

Offers financial assistance to parents of children with cancer.

GiveForward
Website: http://www.giveforward.org

This free online tool allows users to create a personal fundraising page for any person, cause, or non-profit and easily collect donations from all over the world. The service has been highly successful, helping people raise thousands of dollars to pay for their loved ones' medical expenses.

HealthWell Foundation
800-675-8416
fax: 800-282-7692
P.O. Box 4133
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Website: http://www.healthwellfoundation.org
E-mail: info@healthwellfoundation.org

The HealthWell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2003 to address the needs of individuals who cannot afford their insurance copayments, premiums, coinsurance, or other out-of-pocket health care costs.

insureUStoday.org
866-207-8023
Website: http://www.insureustoday.org

insureUStoday.org is a collaborative effort of healthcare stakeholders to add clarity and take the confusion out of healthcare reform. Their goal is to help improve your understanding of the benefits you will experience as a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This website features a timeline of implementation, interactive blog, helpful resources and informative media articles.

Jennifer Ireland Foundation
Website: http://www.jenniferirelandfoundation.com

Offers financial assistance for colon cancer patients in Missouri and Kansas with dependent children under the age of 23.

National Patient Advocate Foundation
National Managed Care Resource Network
800-532-5274
Fax: 757-873-8999
753 Thimble Shoals, Suite 200
Newport News, VA 23606
Website: http://www.patientadvocate.org
E-mail: help@patientadvocate.org

The National Patient Advocate Foundation and the National Managed Care Resource Network provide legal counseling and referral services for patients denied insurance, facing employment discrimination and/or in need of support in negotiation for public assistance programs at the state and national level. Also available are managed care consultants to assist in clarification of coverage and billing questions.

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
877-622-7937, 301-650-9127
Fax: 301-565-9670
Orders: 877-622-7937 or 301-650-9127
1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 770
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Website: http://www.canceradvocacy.org/
E-mail: info@canceradvocacy.org

An advocacy organization for insurance, employment and legal rights for people with cancer. Also available is the Cancer Survival Toolbox, a free set of six audiotapes designed to help develop tools and practices to deal with cancer diagnosis and treatment.

National Insurance Consumer Helpline
212-346-5500
110 William Street
New York, NY 10038
Website: http://www.iii.org

Provides assistance in finding insurance coverage, information on insurance issues and a consumer complaint service.

Patient Access Network Foundation
866-316-PANF (7263)
PO Box 221858
Charlotte NC 28222-1858
Website:http://www.panfoundation.org

A non-profit organization dedicated to assisting insured patients who cannot afford the out-of-pocket costs associated with their treatment needs.

Support LIFE
815-280-5749
Website: http://www.support-life.us

An organization dedicated to helping those whose health is disrupted by cancer and find it difficult to pay for their medical care either because their treatment is not covered by their insurance, they are not able to afford the co-payments, or they lack health insurance.

Survivorship A to Z
Website: http://www.survivorshipatoz.org

Provides cancer patients with help for insurance, medical care, finances, work and emotional issues.

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