Applying for health insurance or filing health insurance claims can be a full-time job and extremely overwhelming to patients, their caregivers and families. There are many excellent guides and tools available to help in working through these challenges and determining which resources are available to them. Information and resources regarding insurance, managed care and employment issues are provided in Finances and Insurance Coverage and Employment Rights of Cancer Survivors and Caregivers.
Financial Assistance
Co-Pay Assistance Program
LLS's Co-Pay Assistance Program offers financial support toward the cost of insurance co-payments and/or insurance premium costs for prescription drugs. Patients must qualify both medically and financially for this program. Access the Copayment Assistance Resource Guide for Blood Cancer Patients for additional co-pay assistance resources.
Susan Lang Pay-It-Forward Patient Travel Assistance Program
LLS's Susan Lang Pay-It-Forward Patient Travel Assistance Program is available to blood cancer patients, with significant financial need, who may qualify to receive financial assistance for approved expenses which include: ground transportation, air travel, and lodging related expenses.
Other Financial Aid
For information about other financial aid, click here.
Related Links
- Download or order The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's free booklet, Cancer and Your Finances
- Contact an LLS Information Specialist for more information.
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