Incidental Medical Expense Assistance | The National Childrens Cancer Society
Provides transportation assistance to ensure a child with cancer gets the life-saving treatment they need.
Date of Last Formal Update
02/19/2025
Data provided by
United Way of Greater St Louis 211
Physical Address
2900 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL 62223
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:15pm
Voice
Website
Application process
Call or Visit Website at thenccs.org/financial-assistance/ to Apply
Fee
No Fees
Required documents
- Letter from a hospital professional (social worker, doctor, or nurse) - Families most recent bank statement(s), if applicable.
Eligibility
- Child must be diagnosed with cancer. If your child has a brain tumor, the tumor must be high grade (III or IV) or anaplastic to be eligible. - Child must have been diagnosed on or before his/her 18th birthday and treated before his/her 21st birthday. Adults who relapse after their 18th birthday and who were not previously assisted are not eligible for services. - Child must be a citizen of the United States or reside in the United States with an I-551 card (green card) for 12 months without prior history of the current illness. - Household must have less than $5,000 in easily accessible bank accounts (such as checking, savings and fundraising accounts).
Languages
English
Service area
IL MO
Agency info
NATIONAL CHILDRENS CANCER SOCIETY
The National Children's Cancer Society (NCCS) provides emotional, financial and educational support to children with cancer, their families and survivors. Services include Scholarships, Incidental Medical Expense Assistance, Medical Care Expense Assistance, Health/Disability Related Support Groups and Directory/Resource List Publication. ALSO KNOWN AS NCCS