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Medical Expense Assistance | CancerCare

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Resource Name:Medical Expense Assistance | CancerCare

address

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
800-813-4673

Voice

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Main

800-813-HOPE

Voice

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Hopeline

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

Service area

All ZIP Codes, All States
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

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.