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Covered Diagnoses

Below is an up-to-date list of the assistance available for each cancer diagnosis (this may change depending on available funding, so please check back for current status). Select an open fund below to view eligibility criteria. If a fund status is closed, you can click on the fund and register to receive an email notification when the fund re-opens.

Contact us with any questions at 866-55-COPAY (866-552-6729) or information@cancercarecopay.org.

If we do not have funding for your type of cancer, our co-payment specialists will provide you with information about other patient assistance programs, support services and additional resources that may be helpful.

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866-55-COPAY (866-552-6729)
information@cancercarecopay.org

FAQs

Application Process

Can I apply for assistance online?

  • Yes. You, or a representative on your behalf, can enroll online. You will need to have the following information available when you apply online:

    • Full legal name
    • Primary/mailing address
    • Phone number
    • Email address
    • Social Security Number
    • Date of birth
    • Diagnosis or condition
    • Product or medication
    • Household income
    • Number of dependents
    • Health insurance provider
    • Treating physician’s name

    Please note, when you apply online, we will attempt to verify your income through an electronic income verification process. As part of our compliance program, you may be asked to submit additional income verification. Please review our Financial Audit Policy.

Can I return my forms and information via email or fax?

Do you need anything from my physician?

  • You can proceed with the online enrollment today and self report your diagnosis. However, as part of our ongoing compliance requirements, the patient’s diagnosis must be verified by the treating physician within 90 days from your grant start date. Download Physician Verification Form »

How do I check the status of my application?

If I am approved, how long will I be enrolled?

  • You are enrolled for up to one year from the time you are approved.

How can I reapply for assistance?

  • If your status with CCAF has remained active throughout the year, you will receive a renewal notice in the mail 60 days before the date your grant ends, with instructions for reapplying for continued assistance.

    If funds are no longer available, we will notify you and provide you with resources to other foundations and organizations that may be able to help.

What if a fund status is closed? Do you offer a waitlist?

  • We do not offer a waitlist. We do offer you an option to register to receive an email notification when a fund re-opens. To receive an email notification when a fund re-opens, please visit our Fund Status Signup page >>

Eligibility

Do I qualify? What are the eligibility criteria?

What are the income requirements?

  • Individuals or families with an adjusted gross income of up five times the federal poverty level may qualify for assistance (view the Federal Poverty Guidelines). Income verification is required as part of the application process.

    CCAF understands that cancer is an expensive illness and the family income can change drastically due to a cancer diagnosis. If your income is over our criteria, please call and discuss your specific financial situation with one of our co-payment specialists. If we are unable to assist you, we may be able to provide you with other vital resources and support services.

    CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation has limited resources and eligibility is determined based on financial need. Therefore, we must verify your income to determine if you are eligible for assistance within the guidelines of a particular fund.

Can I get a list of the diagnoses you cover?

Do uninsured patients qualify for help?

  • No. CCAF is only able to assist insured individuals who need help paying the co-payment cost of their treatments. However, our co-payment specialists can refer you to other resources that may be able to help, including drug company patient assistance programs and state prescription programs. PhRMA’s Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT) is helpful for people without insurance.

If I have Medicare Part D, can I still apply?

  • Yes. CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation can help if you meet all other medical and financial criteria. This assistance will count toward your true out-of-pocket costs (TrOOP) to get you through the Medicare Part D coverage gap. Please check for specific insurance eligibility requirements for each fund.

    If you have a low income (up to 150% of the federal poverty level) with limited assets and are enrolled in a Medicare Part D plan, you may be eligible for Low Income Subsidy (LIS) assistance. If you qualify for LIS, your out-of-pocket expenses will be less. You can find out if you qualify by calling 800-772-1213 or by visiting cms.gov.

Do you only assist Medicare patients?

Must I live in the United States?

  • You must be either a U.S. citizen or a legal resident residing in the United States or U.S. territories.

Does my approval cover treatments I’ve already had?

  • 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.

Communication

How do I contact the CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation (CCAF)?

  • You, or a representative on your behalf, can contact CCAF by calling 866-55-COPAY (866-552-6729). Co-payment specialists are available from 9 a.m.–7 p.m. (EST) Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (EST) on Friday.

How do I check the status of a payment?

  • You, or a representative on your behalf, can contact CCAF by calling 866-552-6729 (select option 4). Co-payment specialists are available from 9 a.m.–7 p.m. (EST) Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (EST) on Friday.

What happens if CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation no longer has funds to support my type of cancer during the period of my grant?

  • If CCAF has to close a fund while you are receiving assistance, you will be notified 60 days before the date your grant ends. We will make every effort to provide you with other resources.

Can my grant be ended without my knowledge?

  • We must see that you are using your grant. You will receive a letter from us after 90 days of inactivity letting you know that your grant status is in jeopardy. If we do not hear from you and there is still not activity at 120 days from the date your grant started we will have to cancel your grant (See your award letter). If this happens and you still require assistance, your case will be re-evaluated based on available funding at that time.

What happens if I use up my funds during my grant year?

General

Can you refer me to other patient assistance programs?

  • Yes. You or a representative on your behalf can contact CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation by calling 866-55-COPAY (866-552-6729). Co-payment specialists are available from 9 a.m.–7 p.m. (EST) Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (EST) on Friday. They can refer you to other resources that may help such as drug company patient assistance programs and state prescription programs. PhRMA’s Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT) is helpful for individuals without insurance.

What services can you provide through CancerCare?

  • CancerCare provides patients and caregivers with a comprehensive network of services include telephone, online and in-person counseling and support groups, resource referrals, publications, education and limited financial assistance for transportation and medical supplies if funding is available. All CancerCare services are delivered by professional oncology social workers and are completely free of charge. Learn more >>

Do you cover the entire co-payment or just certain treatments?

  • CCAF has funding to cover co-payment, coinsurance and deductibles for chemotherapy or targeted treatment medications only. Any charges for scans, radiation, lab work are not covered by the co-payment assistance program; however, CancerCare may offer limited financial grants which may help go towards the cost of other treatments.

Does CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation provide insurance premium assistance?

  • CCAF does not currently have funding to help with insurance premiums.

How much financial assistance does CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation provide?

  • When a patient is approved they are awarded an initial grant amount. The initial grant amount varies by fund (see disease fund specific page for initial grant amount).

    At the time of approval, patients are awarded an initial grant amount. This amount is based on the average utilization within a specific disease fund for a full twelve-month period. Patients who use the entire initial grant prior to their award end date, can request additional funds up to the program CAP.

    Receipt of additional funds is NOT conditioned upon a patient’s choice of provider or treatment. Patients are free at any time to switch providers, practitioners, suppliers or medications within the CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation list of approved treatments for a specific diagnosis without affecting the continued eligibility for assistance.

    For some funds, the initial grant and the program CAP are the same amount. Patients who request additional funds may be required to submit documentation such as an explanation of benefits (EOB) from their insurance provider to ensure they still meet the eligibility requirements of the program.

    NO FUNDS BEYOND THE PROGRAM CAP ARE AVAILABLE. If a patient reaches the program CAP before their award end date, they are not eligible for additional funding until after their grant expires and they go through the re-enrollment process.

What if my pharmacy is not a participating pharmacy, or if I am taking an infused therapy?

  • The foundation does not limit a patient’s choice of therapy or provider. We are able to work with all providers with our convenient Access Card Payment or Pharmacy benefit card which are accepted by most providers.

Where does CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation get its funding?

  • CCAF receives funding from individuals and corporate sponsors, including pharmaceutical companies and foundations. If you are interested in making a donation or becoming a corporate sponsor, please visit Support Us.

Contact Us

Questions? Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or contact us by:

Phone

866-55-COPAY (866-552-6729)
212-601-9750

Office Hours
Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m.–7 p.m. (EST)
Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (EST)

Fax

212-601-9760

Email

information@cancercarecopay.org

Mail

CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation
275 Seventh Avenue, 22nd Floor
New York, NY 10001

About Us

CancerCare is the leading national organization dedicated to providing free, professional support services including resource navigation, counseling, support groups, educational workshops, publications and financial assistance to anyone affected by cancer. All CancerCare services are provided by oncology social workers and world-leading cancer experts.

In 2008, in response to an overwhelming need by insured patients facing high co-pays, deductibles and coinsurance for prescribed treatments, we launched the CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation (CCAF).

CCAF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to removing insurance barriers by helping qualified patients afford the co-payments, coinsurance and deductibles for prescribed cancer treatments.

Executive Staff

  • Christine Verini, Chief Executive Officer
  • John Rutigliano, CPA, Senior Vice President/Chief Financial and Compliance Officer
  • Michele McCourt, Executive Director of the CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation

Board of Trustees

  • Paul M. Friedman, President
    Retired, Guggenheim Securities LLC
  • R James Bigglestone, Trustee
    Head of Business and Capital Development, Engineers Gate
  • Alton (Josh) B. Kremer, MD, PhD, Secretary
    Retired, Chief Clinical Officer and Chief Medical Officer of the Oncology Business Group, Eisai
  • Loretta Moseman, Treasurer
    Retired, Citi Deputy Treasurer/CBNA Treasurer, Citibank NA Treasury
  • Walter M. Steppacher IV, Trustee
    Retired, Managing Director, JP Morgan Chase & Co.

Financial Information

You may download CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation’s financial statements in Adobe PDF format. To request a printed copy or to inquire about financial statements not seen here, please contact us.

Audit Reports

IRS Form 990s

OIG Reports

Learn more about CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation and compliance »

For Health Care Professionals

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CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation (CCAF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to removing barriers by helping qualified patients afford the co-payments, coinsurance and deductibles for prescribed cancer treatments.

To qualify for assistance, patients must meet certain financial, medical and insurance criteria. The funds are disease specific. The patient’s primary cancer diagnosis must match our fund definition and the medication prescribed must be to treat the primary diagnosis.

As part of our ongoing compliance requirements, the patient’s diagnosis must be verified by the treating physician within 90 days from the patient’s grant start date.

Download Physician Verification Form »

View Covered Diagnoses

Do you need ICD-10 Codes? View our full list of ICD-10 Codes and their corresponding disease states »

The quickest and most secure way to enroll a patient with the foundation is to use our online process or you can speak with a Co-Payment Specialist.

You may download a CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation brochure »

Enroll A Patient

FAQs

Can I receive correspondence on behalf of my patient?

  • If requested, an application can be mailed or faxed directly to you on behalf of the patient. If you provide your contact information it will be included in the patient record, and you will be contacted if there are any questions regarding the application. However, once the application is received and processed, the patient will receive all other correspondence.

How can I check on the status of my patient’s application?

  • You may check a patient status online or call toll-free 866-552-6729 and choose option 3 to use our auto-attendant feature. You will need to know the patient’s customer service number OR social security number AND their date of birth to use these features.

My patient signed a patient consent form to allow me to apply for financial assistance on their behalf, can I consent to the online income verification process?

  • Yes, as long as you have a signed consent form from the patient, you can enroll that patient for assistance and consent to the online income verification process.

    Please note, as part of our compliance program, your patient may be asked to submit additional income verification. Please review our Financial Audit Policy.

How can we bill your foundation?

  • Claims Processing

    • Infusion Claims: CancerCare’s Access Card Program (ACP) allows healthcare providers to receive rapid payment for services via a credit card which can be used in most payment systems. Request ACP Payment
    • Pharmacy Claims: CancerCare offers a pharmacy card with RxBin, PCN and Group number for claims adjudication with specialty and retail pharmacy providers.
    • Invoice: For providers that cannot use the other options offered, invoices along with an EOB can be mailed , faxed, or e-mailed to the foundation. Payments are made by check to the provider. Checks are processed once a month.
      Invoices can be mailed or faxed to: CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation 275 Seventh Ave., 22nd Fl. New York, NY 10001 Fax: 212-601-9762
      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.

Can my patient’s grant be terminated after an approval has been granted?

  • Claims must be submitted to CCAF within 90 days from the award effective date or the award will be terminated. As the need for co-payment assistance continues to rise, CCAF cannot keep funds reserved for an individual beyond 90 days from the award’s effective date. Delay or significant lapse in claims submitted can also result in termination of an award. If this happens and your patient still requires assistance, the case will be re-evaluated based on funding availability at that time.

What if my patient’s grant runs out during his/her enrollment year?

If my patient’s application is denied, how can we appeal?

  • CCAF understands that cancer is an expensive illness and family income can change drastically due to a cancer diagnosis. If your patient’s income is over our criteria, please have the patient call to discuss his/her specific financial situation with one of our co-payment specialists. A decision may be overturned as long as documentation to support the appeal is provided and funding remains available. If we are still unable to provide assistance through our foundation, we may be able to provide other resources and support services.

Do you provide a list of disease states and their corresponding ICD-10 codes?


In Your Words

"Thank you for being there for cancer patients in times of distress and stress. The financial
support from CancerCare is a paramount relief to our patients."

"I would like to give you a huge "SHOUT OUT" - you have no idea how many patients we have
been able to help because these funds are available. Our patients thank you..."

"I can go on for days, I am truly thankful for helping me help our patient! Thank you CancerCare!
All representatives are professional and help with anything I need."

For Funders and Donors

CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation (CCAF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and a Type I supporting organization to CancerCare, Inc. Since 2008, the foundation has operated in compliance with OIG guidance and IRS rules and regulations. The foundation received its OIG opinion 07-11 in September 2007 and modification in November 2015. The foundation is governed by its Board of Directors who are independent and not affiliated with any Donors to the foundation.

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To learn more about our capabilities, please contact our foundation’s Executive Director, Michele McCourt at mmccourt@cancercarecopay.org.

Learn more about CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation and compliance »

Interested in supporting CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation?
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Founded in 1944, CancerCare® is the leading national organization providing free, professional support services and information to help people manage the emotional, practical and financial challenges of cancer.

In 2008, CancerCare established the CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation (CCAF). CCAF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to removing insurance barriers by helping qualified patients afford the co-payments, coinsurance and deductibles in order to access cancer treatments as prescribed by his/her physician.

The foundation is a properly structured independent 501(c) 3 charity that follows all rules and guidance provided in the November 2005, Special Advisory Bulletin and the May 2014 Supplemental Special Advisory Bulletin for Independent Charity Patient Assistance Programs issued by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General.

Since inception, the foundation has always operated in full compliance and best practices with its advisory opinion (07-11) as modified for administering a co-payment assistance foundation.

To ensure ongoing compliance, on November 18, 2019, the Board of Directors of the CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation adopted a formal compliance program. For more information, please click on the links below.

If we do not have funding for your type of cancer, our co-payment specialists will provide you with information about other patient assistance programs, support services and additional resources that may be helpful.

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Enroll Now

Contact Us

866-55-COPAY (866-552-6729)
information@cancercarecopay.org

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