You’re Not Alone
Up to 73% of cancer patients experience financial hardship during cancer treatment. We’re here to help.
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Eligibility requirements
To qualify for our services, patients must be:
- In active cancer treatment
- Receiving treatment at a hospital within the 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and US territories
Financial Assistance
*Financial assistance update
We have received a large volume of applications and our funds are currently closed. We are responding to all applicants as quickly as possible, but our wait times are longer than usual and it may take several weeks to process some applications. We apologize for the delay and any disruptions this might cause.
You can check the status of your application by emailing [email protected].
While waiting for one of our Resource Navigators to contact you, please obtain documentation of treatment status. This is needed to determine financial assistance eligibility.
Confirm treatment status by providing either:
- A letter from someone on your oncology team explaining the diagnosis and treatment plan
- Contact info (direct line and/or extension) of someone on your care team. We will then reach out directly to verify your treatment. Note that a general phone number for the treatment center/hospital could delay grant approval.
Please keep an eye out for an email from an @familyreach.org address or a call from an 857 area code, as this could be one of our Resource Navigators trying to contact you.
What if I’m not eligible for financial assistance?
You can still apply to receive resource navigation. We also encourage you to review our financial tips + guidebooks.
Can my healthcare professional apply for me?
Yes! Here are some tips for talking to a healthcare professional about your financial concerns.
I’m a healthcare professional, how do I apply on behalf of a family?
Click the same “Apply Now” buttons listed throughout this page to apply for financial support on behalf of a patient.
Grant | About | Eligibility | Apply | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cervical cancer funding | Supports cervical cancer patients and caregivers with up to $1,000 towards nonmedical expenses. These funds can't be used to cover transportation-related costs. |
| Available | |
Multiple myeloma funding | Supports multiple myeloma patients and caregivers with up to $1,000 towards nonmedical expenses. |
| Currently unavailable | Currently unavailable |
General funding | Supports cancer patients and caregivers with up to $1,000 towards nonmedical expenses. |
| Currently unavailable | Currently unavailable |
Resource Navigation
Get connected to local and federal financial resources during cancer treatment.
After you complete our application and your eligibility is confirmed, you’ll be paired with one of our Resource Navigators. A Resource Navigator provides a safe, secure space for you to share your financial concerns and ask for help.
What can a Resource Navigator help me with?
They will:
- Provide information on government policies like SNAP and social security
- Find groups local to you that can provide financial support
- Help you talk about finances with your healthcare provider
Am I eligible for resource navigation?
To receive resource navigation, patients must be:
- In active cancer treatment
- Receiving treatment at a hospital within the 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and US territory
Resource navigation is provided alongside our grants.
Financial Tips and Guidebooks
Start learning about the financial side of cancer and how to manage it with our free financial resources.
Financial guidebook
Our financial guidebook is a great resource for those at the start of cancer treatment. It contains:
- Ways to save money and reduce costs
- Checklists for estimating your personal expenses
- Tips for determining your treatment expenses
- A list of vetted financial resources
We offer three versions of our guidebook — adult cancer, young adult cancer, and pediatric cancer.
“You may not think about financial assistance or various insurance options when your major concern is your health, but any advice can help.”
— Cancer hero and father, Michael
Financial Tip Sheets
Our tip sheets will help you manage your finances and save money on everyday expenses:
- 12 Ways to Save Money During Cancer Treatment/
Versión en español pronto - 10 Tips for Heating and Cooling Your Home on a Budget /
10 consejos para calentar y enfríar su hogar para gastar menos
- Conversation Guide: Asking For Financial Help During Cancer Treatment /
Guía de conversación: Cómo pedir ayuda financiera durante el tratamiento contra el cáncer - Finance Checklist for Cancer Patients and Caregivers /
Versión en español pronto - Editable Expense Sheet /
Versión en español pronto
Financial Guidebooks | Guías Financieras
