CANCERCARE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Provides limited financial assistance for cancer-related transportation, child care and home care expenses. Funding depends on the sources of support received at any given time. If no funding is available, professional oncology social workers will refer to other financial assistance resources.
Please note: CancerCare’s financial assistance does not cover basic living expenses such as rent, mortgages, utility payments or food.
275 Seventh Avenue
22nd Floor
New York, NY 10001
Eligibility: Have a diagnosis of cancer confirmed by an oncology health care provider, be in active treatment for cancer, live in the US or Puerto Rico, and meet other eligibility guidelines based on the Federal Poverty Limit.
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7am-3pm, Friday 7am-2pm
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • Toll-free (800) 813-4673
Email Address: [email protected]
INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call to complete a brief interview to determine eligibility. Check the website for current funding availability and detailed eligibility requirements.
FEES: None
DOCUMENTS: None required at intake
LANGUAGES: English, Spanish
AREA SERVED: Nationwide
Services:
  • Incidental Medical Expense Assistance * Breast Cancer
  • Incidental Medical Expense Assistance * Cancer
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CANCERCARE