Medical Care Expense Assistance | NATIONAL CHILDREN'S CANCER SOCIETY (NCCS) - Transportation Assistance Fund
Helps with transportation expenses to get the child to treatment. Financial assistance covers mileage, airfare, and lodging costs for the family.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
05/24/2024
Data provided by
Lake County 211
Physical Address
Online Resource, Belleville, IL 62223
Hours
Service Hours Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM
Website
Application process
Visit website to apply Documents Required - Bank statements - Letter from hospital social worker
Eligibility
- Child must be diagnosed with cancer. If 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. - Guardian applying for assistance must have less than $5,000 in easily accessible bank accounts (such as checking and savings).
Languages
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Agency info
NATIONAL CHILDRENS CANCER SOCIETY NCCS
Organization that provides funds assistance and general services for families with children needing hospitalizations and treatment