Co-Payment Assistance Fund
CancerCare's Co-Payment Assistance Fund helps people with esophageal cancer access the prescribed treatments they need.
Program Status: Created
Eligibility Criteria
Diagnosis:
- Esophageal cancer ICD-10 codes are c15, c15.3, c15.4, c15.5, c15.8 and c15.9. View list of ICD-10 codes »
- Primary cancer diagnosis must be the same as the fund and verified by the prescribing physician. Download Physician Verification Form »
Insurance:
- Patient must have health care insurance (any type)
Income:
- Income level must be at or below 500% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
Citizenship:
- Must have a valid Social Security number to apply for assistance and receive treatment in the United States
Treatments Covered:
- Patient must be in active treatment or have a treatment plan in place prior to applying for assistance. Read more in our FAQs »
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.
Additional Services
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Co-Payment Assistance Organizations
These organizations may be able to provide assistance. Please check their websites for up-to-date assistance information.
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