Health Insurance Premium Assistance | Gateway to Hope

Provides payment of insurance premiums and financial assistance with basic living expenses during breast cancer treatment for patients with a confirmed diagnosis of breast cancer or who are at high risk for developing breast cancer and meet agency's financial and medical eligibility requirements.

Date of Last Formal Update

03/12/2025

Data provided by

United Way of Greater St Louis 211

Physical Address

3114 Sutton Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO 63143

Hours

Mon-Fri - 9:00am to 4:00pm

Application process

Applications for Insurance Premium Program (IPP), Thelma’s Gift (basic financial assistance), and Lymphedema assistance are available on agency website at gthstl.org Call To Apply Completed applications can be mailed, faxed, or emailed to the agency office

Fee

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Required documents

See application on agency website gthstl.org for required documentation.

Eligibility

Confirmed diagnosis of breast cancer or at high risk for developing breast cancer Undergoing active treatment for breast cancer including; chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and/or breast surgery Have provided required documentation

Languages

English

Service area

Missouri State

Agency info

GATEWAY TO HOPE

Provides patient navigation and financial assistance for individuals seeking breast health screenings and those going through breast cancer treatment in Missouri. Financial assistance includes basic living expenses (rent/mortgage, utilities and transportation costs) and health insurance premiums. ALSO KNOWN AS THE CARCINAID FOUNDATION GTH