​Financial Resources

Many people affected by cancer worry about paying for care and other living costs. These programs can answer questions and link you to financial support. Support may depend on your type of cancer or personal needs. 
Ambry Genetics Financial Assistance Program 984-900-5794
Financial assistance program for the uninsured and under-insured, to promote equal access to genetic testing. Patients who participate in Medicare or Medicaid are excluded.
Aunt Bertha
Need help? Search free and reduced cost services like medical care, food, housing, and more in your area.
Assurance Wireless Cell Phone Assistance Program
Cancer Legal Resource Center
866-843-2572
212-736-1455
Cornucopia House
Counseling, gas cards, meals & more. Located in Durham, North Carolina.
919-401-9333
Job Accommodation Network
800-526-7234
Navigate Cancer Foundation
919-267-3657
Cancer care consultants, providing support, guidance and resources for cancer patients to understand their treatment.
Salvation Army
*May provide assistance with utility bills.
 Triage Cancer - Commercial Health Insurance Quick Guide
American Cancer Society:  Health Insurance and Financial Assistance for the Cancer Patients
Get information on issues surrounding private and government insurance plans, as well as other possible sources of financial help.
Blue Note Fund for Colon Cancer
877-422-2030
One time $300.00 grant for eligible patients.
Cancer Support Community 
“Frankly Speaking About Cancer:  Coping with the Cost of Care”
A free booklet that discusses how to navigate health insurance; employment, disability, income and debt issues; paying for medication; and includes a comprehensive list of national resources and support organizations for cancer patients.
HealthWell Foundation
800-675-8416
Legal Aid of NC
Patient Advocate Foundation
800-532-5274
Co-pay relief; access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of financial stability as it relates to a chronic, life-threatening or debilitating disease.
Social Security Disability Option
800-772-1213
Triage Cancer - Medicare Quick Guide
American Society of Clinical Oncology:  Financial Considerations
Education and resources related to understanding the cost of cancer care.
Breast Cancer Charities of America
Help Now Fund 
Provides emergency financial assistance including rent and utilities, for patients in active treatment.
Catholic Charities
703-549-1390
Helene Foundation
Financial assistance for mothers, with children living in the home & undergoing ACTIVE cancer treatments and reside in North Carolina.
919-401-9333
National State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) Resource Center
800-253-7154 option 2
Patient Services, Inc
800-366-7741
Stomp the Monster
One time financial assistance for financially eligible patients in active treatment.  Transportation, lodging, utilities and food.
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