Medical Expense Assistance | CancerCare
485 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10022
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
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
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
To access this service, contact:
General Email
800-813-HOPE
Voice·
Hopeline
800-813-4673
Voice·
Main
Websitehttps://www.cancercare.org
Languages
English, Spanish
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.
Fees
No Fees
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.
Last Assured
04/13/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
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.
