Medical Expense Assistance | CancerCare

Help with cancer treatment-related costs.

Physical Address

275 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001

Hours

Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Voice

800-813-4673

Main

Application process

(1) Call 800-813-HOPE to speak with a social worker and complete an initial interview (2) Those who are approved as eligible based on the initial interview will be mailed/emailed an application and required documents will be requested (3) Application must be completed and submitted following the instructions on the website.

Fee

No Fees

Required documents

Proof of income: First 2 pages of signed income tax return (blacken out social security number for security); OR, Copy of most recent pay stub, unemployment check, SSI, SSD or public assistance benefit notification; OR, Letter of support from friend or family member in the absence of tax return or any other proof of income

Eligibility

Persons who have a diagnosis of cancer confirmed by an oncology health care provider; Being actively treated for cancer; Live in the United States or Puerto Rico; Income limits apply

Languages

English, Spanish

Agency info

CancerCare

Offers free online support groups, educational webinars and financial assistance to help people cope with and manage the emotional, practical and financial challenges of cancer.