Cancer Care News

In the United States, cancer is the second leading cause of death after heart disease. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 1,806,590 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in 2022. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer, you know it can turn life upside down. From attending almost-daily doctor and lab appointments, to trying to eat right and counter the effects of chemo, cancer can feel like a full-time job. If your finances are suffering right along with this crazy schedule you’re dealing with, please know financial assistance for cancer patients is available.

Cancer Care News is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity that provides free resources to help patients and families along the cancer journey. Our national directory of 350+ programs includes free financial assistance programs for cancer patients to help pay for travel, housing, treatment, copays, deductibles and prescriptions, and more. No-cost programs are also available for peer and professional counseling. We even have a directory of free gifts for cancer patients designed to alleviate some of the many burdens that accompany a diagnosis. In this blog post, we’ll provide many such programs. Hundreds more are available on our website.

Premiums, Copays & Deductible Assistance
Financial assistance that helps cover the out-of-pocket costs associated with cancer treatment, such as co-pays, coinsurance, and deductibles. This type of assistance can come from a number of sources, including pharmaceutical companies, charities, and patient advocacy groups. The three programs below help cancer patients to alleviate the many financial burdens that accompany this disease.

Accessia Health
Assists patients with premium, copay, infusion, and travel expenses related to cancer care. They have financial assistance programs for both insured and uninsured patients. To find out if a disease is covered and to access its specific application for assistance, visit the website for more. Please call (800) 366-7741 (9:30-5:00 EST) for help today.

Patient Access Network
Help for insured cancer patients who have high out-of-pocket expenses. Program eligibility is based on financial need. Household income limits apply and change every year. Patients must live and be receiving care in the USA. Please call (866) 316-7263 for assistance.

Patient Advocate Foundation
Financial assistance for prescription drug co-payments for qualified patients. This income-based program for US residents is sponsored by the Patient Advocate Foundation, a non-profit providing services to patients since 2004. Phone counselors are available to assist with the application process by calling (866) 512-3861.

Prescription Assistance Programs
Cancer patients can often face great financial burdens while trying to manage their disease. Treatment costs can add up quickly, and when patients are struggling to afford medications, please know help is available. These programs can help reduce the cost of medication to zero for households who meet income requirements. There is never a fee to apply.

Bayer Prescription Assistance
Free prescription drug program for Bayer medications. The patient must be a USA resident (insured or uninsured) and meet income guidelines. Currently, household income cannot exceed 400% of Federal poverty Guidelines. To access the prescription-specific application, please call toll-free (866) 639-2827 9AM-5PM ET M-F for help over the phone.

Incyte Prescription Assistance Program
Free prescription program for Incyte medications for patients who cannot otherwise afford these prescriptions and meet certain income guidelines (currently earning less than 600% of the Federal Poverty Level). Free programs are available for both insured and uninsured patients. Please call (855) 452-5234 8AM-8PM ET M-F for immediate help.

Sanofi
Provides oncology prescription drugs at no cost for US residents who are with or without insurance and have an annual household income of less than 400% of FPG and spend at least 2% of income on prescription medication. Please call (888) 847-4877 (9AM – 8 PM M-F ET) for immediate help.

A cancer diagnosis can be absolutely devastating—but it doesn’t have to be faced alone. There are hundreds of organizations that offer financial help for cancer patients to help ease the burden. Cancer Care News serves cancer patients in the USA with over 350 free nationwide financial programs including copay relief, premium assistance, zero-cost prescriptions, and monetary grants for household and other out-of-pocket costs while in treatment. Please reach out for the help you need today, all at zero cost to you.