Financial support

I would try Catholic Charities…they are pretty much the largest charitable organization in the United States. Also, if your husband hasn't applied for state/or and social security disablity, I would get right on it since there is a five month waiting period for SSDI. Different states have differing guidelines for state disability. I used a disability advocate to apply for my SSDI since I have a ton going on, my brain is not working too well, and I did not want to make one mistake, but a lot of people file on their own. You can go on ssa.gov to begin the process. Good luck!

Cristy, Stage IV

I would try Catholic Charities…they are pretty much the largest charitable organization in the United States. Also, if your husband hasn't applied for state/or and social security disablity, I would get right on it since there is a five month waiting period for SSDI. Different states have differing guidelines for state disability. I used a disability advocate to apply for my SSDI since I have a ton going on, my brain is not working too well, and I did not want to make one mistake, but a lot of people file on their own. You can go on ssa.gov to begin the process. Good luck!

Cristy, Stage IV

I would try Catholic Charities…they are pretty much the largest charitable organization in the United States. Also, if your husband hasn't applied for state/or and social security disablity, I would get right on it since there is a five month waiting period for SSDI. Different states have differing guidelines for state disability. I used a disability advocate to apply for my SSDI since I have a ton going on, my brain is not working too well, and I did not want to make one mistake, but a lot of people file on their own. You can go on ssa.gov to begin the process. Good luck!

Cristy, Stage IV

If you are using a melanoma center like Moffitt, go to the finance office. They sometimes pay the health care premiums if you still have your insurance. Guess its better for them to pay that then to have a patient without insurance.

If you are using a melanoma center like Moffitt, go to the finance office. They sometimes pay the health care premiums if you still have your insurance. Guess its better for them to pay that then to have a patient without insurance.

If you are using a melanoma center like Moffitt, go to the finance office. They sometimes pay the health care premiums if you still have your insurance. Guess its better for them to pay that then to have a patient without insurance.

Almost every hospital, care center usually has some financial assistance area that will help get you set up to see if you are eligible.  Also, of course like others said above, check for Disability and Medicaid (I'm on that for a 2nd insurance) that backs up my main insurance, so Medicaid pays for all the stuff my regular insurance won't pay for.  We just had to provide proof of income, and were approved for it (In Pennsylvania).

Almost every hospital, care center usually has some financial assistance area that will help get you set up to see if you are eligible.  Also, of course like others said above, check for Disability and Medicaid (I'm on that for a 2nd insurance) that backs up my main insurance, so Medicaid pays for all the stuff my regular insurance won't pay for.  We just had to provide proof of income, and were approved for it (In Pennsylvania).

Almost every hospital, care center usually has some financial assistance area that will help get you set up to see if you are eligible.  Also, of course like others said above, check for Disability and Medicaid (I'm on that for a 2nd insurance) that backs up my main insurance, so Medicaid pays for all the stuff my regular insurance won't pay for.  We just had to provide proof of income, and were approved for it (In Pennsylvania).

Hi,

I ran across this list a few months ago from EricNJill's blog. I have not used these resources but t i hope this will help you. Good luck!

Chau

•  http://www.cancercare.org – click on "I'm a cancer patient" or "I'm a loved one", then click on "Assistance", then click "Financial Assistance", then download the financial assistance form.  (800)813-HOPE
• http://www.cancer.org –  click on "In your area" and enter your zip code.  This website has lots of information on help.  (800)ACS-2345
• http://www.patientadvocate.org – this website provides effective mediation and arbitration services to patients to remove obstacles to healthcare including medical debt crisis, insurance access issues and employment issues for patients with chronic, debilitating and life-threatening illnesses.
• http://www.netwish.org –  Netwish provides assistance, up to $500 for those who are able to demonstrate a financial need.
• http://www.modestneeds.org – provides help with bills.
• Hope Cancer Fund – Provides a one time financial assistance of $150 to families. (866)334HOPE
• http://www.vickiesangelwalk.org – provides financial assistance for people who can not pay bills due to loss of income. 
• http://www.crossingthefinishline.org – helps families and loved ones by offering travel for a vacation.  Must be diagnosed with Cancer, be between 24-50, and reside in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware.
• Co-Pay Relief – http://www.copays.org or (866)612-3861
• http://www.panfoundation.org – helps thousands of underinsured patients afford the copayments for their cancer or chronic disease medications.
• http://www.healthwellfoundation.org –  non-profit organization established in 2003 that is committed to addressing the needs of individuals with insurance who cannot afford their copayments, coinsurance, and premiums for important medical treatments.
• beyondtherainbow.org/forms.html – provides financial assistance to qualified individuals who have suffered serious injury, illness or disability that has resulted in a hardship of a long term nature.

Hi,

I ran across this list a few months ago from EricNJill's blog. I have not used these resources but t i hope this will help you. Good luck!

Chau

•  http://www.cancercare.org – click on "I'm a cancer patient" or "I'm a loved one", then click on "Assistance", then click "Financial Assistance", then download the financial assistance form.  (800)813-HOPE
• http://www.cancer.org –  click on "In your area" and enter your zip code.  This website has lots of information on help.  (800)ACS-2345
• http://www.patientadvocate.org – this website provides effective mediation and arbitration services to patients to remove obstacles to healthcare including medical debt crisis, insurance access issues and employment issues for patients with chronic, debilitating and life-threatening illnesses.
• http://www.netwish.org –  Netwish provides assistance, up to $500 for those who are able to demonstrate a financial need.
• http://www.modestneeds.org – provides help with bills.
• Hope Cancer Fund – Provides a one time financial assistance of $150 to families. (866)334HOPE
• http://www.vickiesangelwalk.org – provides financial assistance for people who can not pay bills due to loss of income. 
• http://www.crossingthefinishline.org – helps families and loved ones by offering travel for a vacation.  Must be diagnosed with Cancer, be between 24-50, and reside in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware.
• Co-Pay Relief – http://www.copays.org or (866)612-3861
• http://www.panfoundation.org – helps thousands of underinsured patients afford the copayments for their cancer or chronic disease medications.
• http://www.healthwellfoundation.org –  non-profit organization established in 2003 that is committed to addressing the needs of individuals with insurance who cannot afford their copayments, coinsurance, and premiums for important medical treatments.
• beyondtherainbow.org/forms.html – provides financial assistance to qualified individuals who have suffered serious injury, illness or disability that has resulted in a hardship of a long term nature.

Hi,

I ran across this list a few months ago from EricNJill's blog. I have not used these resources but t i hope this will help you. Good luck!

Chau

•  http://www.cancercare.org – click on "I'm a cancer patient" or "I'm a loved one", then click on "Assistance", then click "Financial Assistance", then download the financial assistance form.  (800)813-HOPE
• http://www.cancer.org –  click on "In your area" and enter your zip code.  This website has lots of information on help.  (800)ACS-2345
• http://www.patientadvocate.org – this website provides effective mediation and arbitration services to patients to remove obstacles to healthcare including medical debt crisis, insurance access issues and employment issues for patients with chronic, debilitating and life-threatening illnesses.
• http://www.netwish.org –  Netwish provides assistance, up to $500 for those who are able to demonstrate a financial need.
• http://www.modestneeds.org – provides help with bills.
• Hope Cancer Fund – Provides a one time financial assistance of $150 to families. (866)334HOPE
• http://www.vickiesangelwalk.org – provides financial assistance for people who can not pay bills due to loss of income. 
• http://www.crossingthefinishline.org – helps families and loved ones by offering travel for a vacation.  Must be diagnosed with Cancer, be between 24-50, and reside in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware.
• Co-Pay Relief – http://www.copays.org or (866)612-3861
• http://www.panfoundation.org – helps thousands of underinsured patients afford the copayments for their cancer or chronic disease medications.
• http://www.healthwellfoundation.org –  non-profit organization established in 2003 that is committed to addressing the needs of individuals with insurance who cannot afford their copayments, coinsurance, and premiums for important medical treatments.
• beyondtherainbow.org/forms.html – provides financial assistance to qualified individuals who have suffered serious injury, illness or disability that has resulted in a hardship of a long term nature.

We have a toll-free number you can call and speak with an oncology social worker.  They have all the resources and can make specific suggestions based on your situation.  The number is:  1-877-673-6460

Tim–MRF

We have a toll-free number you can call and speak with an oncology social worker.  They have all the resources and can make specific suggestions based on your situation.  The number is:  1-877-673-6460

Tim–MRF

We have a toll-free number you can call and speak with an oncology social worker.  They have all the resources and can make specific suggestions based on your situation.  The number is:  1-877-673-6460

Tim–MRF