Co-Payment Assistance Fund
CancerCare is seeking funding to offer financial assistance to people enrolled in a clinical trial. 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.
Program Status: Created
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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