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Medical Expense Assistance | CancerCare

275 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001

Persons who have a diagnosis of cancer confirmed by an oncology health care provider; Being actively treated for cancer; Live in the United States or Puerto Rico; Income limits apply
Proof of income: First 2 pages of signed income tax return (blacken out social security number for security) OR, Copy of most recent pay stub, unemployment check, SSI, SSD or public assistance benefit notification OR, Letter of support from friend or family member in the absence of tax return or any other proof of income
Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
800-813-4673

Voice - Main

https://www.cancercare.org

English, Spanish

(1) Call 800-813-HOPE to speak with a social worker and complete an initial interview (2) Those who are approved as eligible based on the initial interview will be mailed/emailed an application and required documents will be requested (3) Application must be completed and submitted following the instructions on the website.

No Fees

Description

Offers free online support groups, educational webinars and financial assistance to help people cope with and manage the emotional, practical and financial challenges of cancer.

Date of Last Formal Update

05/16/2025

Data provided by

211 DuPage County

Providing organization

CancerCare

Offers free online support groups, educational webinars and financial assistance to help people cope with and manage the emotional, practical and financial challenges of cancer.

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