Financial Resources for Cancer Patients

By knowing the ins and outs of your insurance plan, as well as lobbying for yourself, you can ensure that your insurance plan is providing you with the resources you need.

Dealing with cancer can be more stressful for those with lower incomes. Read advice from three attorneys and access additional resources here.

Whatever your insurance problem – no coverage, excessive out-of-pocket expenses, costly premiums, or worries about future insurance coverage – there’s help.

Whether your disability from cancer is expected to be short-term or long-term, it helps to know the differences between the two and understand how to apply for each type of benefit.

A cancer diagnosis can quickly impose an economic burden. A variety of organizations provide programs such as transportation to and from treatment, access to medications, or lodging assistance.

Having the option to take a hardship withdrawal from your retirement account can be a lifesaver when you have nowhere else to turn for cash.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act made changes to benefits and services, instituted new rules for insurance companies, and provided new ways for workers to obtain health insurance coverage.

What can you expect in terms of privacy and insurance aid related to your cancer diagnosis and treatment?

Cancer treatment is costly and can take a toll on your wallet, in addition to your health and emotions. Here are some tips on what costs you can expect, and how to plan for them.

Learn about how long you can stay on your employer’s insurance policy if you are taking leave, what to do if your COBRA time runs out, and what to do if your insurance company denies coverage.

Learn about disclosing your diagnosis, taking time off from work, and options for leave after FMLA leave time expires.