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Program Status:  

Created

This fund has been created and approved by our Board of Directors. CancerCare is seeking funding to allow us to open the fund and begin assisting patients.

If you are interested in making a donation or to learn more about our capabilities, please contact our foundation’s Executive Director, Michele McCourt at mmccourt@cancercarecopay.org.

Description

The purpose is to reduce the financial burden for cancer patients enrolled in a clinical trial. Many barriers exist that prevent or deter patients from participating in clinical trials. CancerCare’s Clinical Trial Financial Assistance Fund can offer financial relief to trial participants.

Eligibility Criteria

Diagnosis:

  • Must have a cancer diagnosis verified by physician

Clinical Trial Status:

  • Enrolled in an interventional clinical trial that is studying a new treatment for the primary cancer diagnosis

Income:

  • Income level must be at or below 500% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)

Citizenship:

  • Must have a valid Social Security number and receive treatment in the United States

What Is Covered:

The following expenses are covered:

  • Co-pays for prescription drugs related to the primary cancer diagnosis that are not covered by the clinical trial
  • Co-pays for scans, biomarker testing, labs and office visits not covered by the clinical trial
  • Travel and lodging costs associated with participation in the clinical trial for the patient and the patient’s caregiver including: travel and lodging, meals, childcare expenses, local travel, and gas, tolls and parking fees

Grant– Will vary depending on available funds.

Retroactive policy

CCAF will consider retroactive reimbursement for first time applicants actively receiving a covered treatment. Our retroactive assistance will only consider dates of service within 60 days prior to the date we approve the application. Conditional approvals are not eligible for retroactive coverage.

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