Finances

Cancer can bring up many financial or money concerns for people with cancer and their families. Besides the hospital bills and other charges related to treatment, there may be costs that are not covered by insurance, such as gas, bus fare or taxi fare, medicine, and child care. At a time when people are concerned about losing their job or income, this burden may seem huge. Click the link to find out more about keeping your job or a family keeping their jobs during your cancer treatment.

The good news is that there are programs to help with many costs. You may need to do some homework to find ones that will fit your need and that will allow you to join. There are programs for people who do not have insurance or need help with costs, such as medications, utility bills, and daily living. If you have health insurance, learning about what your policy covers is a good place to start. Click one of the links to the right to find out more about aid during cancer treatment.

For IUSCC patients, we have financial counselors and oncology social workers to help you with your financial concerns.