Financial Resources
At a time when cancer already feels overwhelming, the costs of treatment can add significantly to the stress experienced by patients and their families. Help is available. We’ve listed a sample of financial resources here. Our social workers and cancer navigators can help you access resources to lessen your financial burden. Please do not hesitate to call us.
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Local Financial Resources and Support
Local Financial Resources and Support
Citrus Aid Cancer Foundation
Citrus Aid Cancer Foundation, located at RBOI’s Lecanto office, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, providing quality-of-life help and services to cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers in Citrus County. Services include referral to assistance programs, help with transportation to and from cancer treatments, help obtaining medication, help with screening, and emotional and financial support.
HUGS (Heartfelt Unconditional Giving)
HUGs (Heartfelt Unconditional Giving) is dedicated to helping people in Marion County affected by cancer. The organization supports the Cancer Alliance of Marion County and the HUGs for Heroes financial assistance program. HUGs is a local nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides financial assistance for living expenses during cancer treatment for those in need.
Cancer Care
Cancer Care provides educational information along with online and telephone support. New patients or patients who have recurring cancer after two years or more are also eligible for $125 travel grants and co-pay assistance programs. Ask about their “Linking Arms” program for assistance with anti nausea medications. For more information, call 1-800-813-4673 or email info@cancercare.org.
Patient Advocate Foundation’s Co-Pay Relief Program
Patient Advocate Foundation’s Co-Pay Relief Program provides direct financial support to underinsured patients currently going through chemotherapy, including those with Medicare and Medicaid. Callers are routed depending on the type of cancer for which they are being treated. Call 1-866-512-3861 for more info.
21st Century CARE
21st Century CARE provides patients financial assistance for incidental expenses related to active cancer treatments. If eligible, services/funds available can include gas, childcare, support meetings, cosmetic aide, hygiene products, respite service, food during treatment, medical supplies, cancer related supplies and services. Call 239-938-9301 for more info.
Elder Options of North Central Florida
Elder Options of North Central Florida includes financial assistance among resources that also include assistance with Medicare and Medicaid, help with nutrition and transportation, resources for persons with disabilities, resources for caregivers, and more. The free SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) program provides trained volunteer counselors to help seniors and the disabled, and their families and caregivers, choose and enroll in health insurance and prescription assistance plans. These neutral counselors are not affiliated with any insurer.
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General Financial Resources and Support
General Financial Resources and Support
American Cancer Society: Finding and Paying for Treatment
American Cancer Society: Finding and Paying for Treatment
The American Cancer Society also provides free transportation to and from cancer treatment through its Road to Recovery program.The American Cancer Society also manages a comprehensive national database of assistance programs. Call their Cancer Helpline at 800-227-2345 for more information.
Ultimate Guide to Financial Resources for Cancer Patients
The Ultimate Guide to Financial Resources for Cancer Patients provides additional information and places offering assistance.
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Financial Assistance for Medications
Financial Assistance for Medications
Funds are available for insured and underinsured patients. Grants can be from $2500 to 7500 when funds are available.
CancerCare Co-payment Assistance Foundation
Website: CancerCare Co-payment Assistance Foundation
Phone: 1-866-552-6729
Healthwell Foundation
Website: Healthwell Foundation
Phone: 1-800 -675-8416
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Co-Pay Assistance Program
Website: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Co-Pay Assistance Program
Phone: 1-877-557-2672
Needymeds
Website: Needymeds
Phone: 1-866-316-7263
Patient Access Network
Website: Patient Access Network
Phone: 1-866-316-7263
Rx Outreach
Website: Rx Outreach
Phone: 1-888-RXO-1234
Together Rx Access
Website: Together Rx Access
Phone: 1-800-444-4106
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Lodging
Lodging
The Hope Lodge
The Hope Lodge is a free place to stay for cancer patients who live more than 30 miles outside of Gainesville and are receiving outpatient treatment more than 3 days per week. Patient must tour the facility prior to arranging to stay at the facility.
Address: 2121 SW 16th St., Gainesville, FL 32608.
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For Specific Cancers
For Specific Cancers
The Breast Cancer Charities Help Now Fund Quarterly Grant
The Breast Cancer Charities Help Now Fund Quarterly Grant is a program offered to breast cancer patients currently in active treatment. Grants range in values of up to $5,000 based on the availability of funds and the needs of the applicant. The grants assist with rent or mortgage payments, utility bills, cell phone bills, and car payments. Applications are accepted only at certain times of the year. Call 936-231-8460 or email HelpNow@iGoPink.org for more info.
Patient Advocate Foundation’s Colorectal CareLine
Patient Advocate Foundation’s Colorectal CareLine provides assistance with resolving a broad variety of patient and caregiver concerns including (1) access to care (e.g., assistance in obtaining prior authorization approvals, second opinions, insurance appeals, insurance plan review); (2) cost of care (e.g., co-pay assistance, premium assistance); (3) cost of living expenses (e.g., rent, utility, transportation, food/nutrition assistance programs);(4) safety net program support (e.g., SSDI, LIS, Extra Help enrollment assistance); and (5) employment-related issues (e.g., FMLA, short-term and long-term disability). Call 866-657-8634 for more info.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society offers several financial assistance programs. The Patient Aid Program awards a $100 stipend to eligible patients in active treatment. The Susan Lang Pay-It-Forward Patient Travel Assistance Program assists with ground transportation, air travel, and lodging related expenses. The Urgent Need Program provides varied financial assistance to pediatric and young adult blood cancer patients or adult blood cancer patients enrolled in clinical trials. Other financial aid helps with prescription drug and stem cell transplantation costs. Call 1-800-955-4572 for more info.
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Camps and Other Special Opportunities
Camps and Other Special Opportunities
Camp Kesem
Camp Kesem is the largest national organization dedicated to supporting children impacted by a parent’s cancer, at no cost to families. Call 253-736-3821 for more info.
C.L.I.M.B (Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery)
C.L.I.M.B (Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery) is a program developed specifically to support the emotional needs of children with a parent or caregiver who has cancer.
Deliver the Dream
Deliver the Dream provides healing retreats that enable kids and adults living with serious illness or crisis to build bonds and form relationships with others who are experiencing the same. Call (888) OUR-DREAM or email contact@deliverthedream.org for more info.
Dream Foundation
Dream Foundation fulfills dreams for adults who are terminally ill. Call 888-4DREAMS for more info.
Hospices offer free bereavement camps for children and teens throughout the year.
