Let’s talk about one of life’s biggest stressors: money. During and after a cancer diagnosis, your finances may become a source of anxiety and put pressure on your family relationships.
During treatment, you or your family’s income may decrease, and your expenses will likely increase. At Dana-Farber we have a variety of support and guidance to offer. The below supports may assist in alleviating this potential burden.
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DANA-FARBER SUPPORTS
Financial Coaching Program Dana-Farber works with the Financial Planning Association of Massachusetts to give patients and their families the opportunity to work with a Certified Financial Planner practitioner at no cost. Financial counselors can help with:
If you are interested in speaking with a Financial Planner, contact the Resource Office at 617-632-3301 or email youngandstrong@partners.org. Access Management The Access Management department can provide you with financial counseling and clearance. Financial counselors assist patients with insurance coverage questions, deposits, payment plans, free care, Medicaid applications, and foundation applications. If you would like to take advantage of this resource, please email youngandstrong@partners.org or call this department directly at 617-632-3242. Resource Specialists Dana-Farber patients have the opportunity to work with a resource specialist to coordinate solutions to financial and logistical challenges that cancer patients and their families face. Resource specialists can help with:
If you are interested in connecting with a resource specialist, please contact youngandstrong@partners.org or call this department directly at 617-632-3301. Financial Assistance Program Dana-Farber’s Patient Financial Assistance program provides financial help and guidance to those who qualify. Depending on qualifications, patients may be eligible for:
If you think you may have difficulty paying for your medical bills, please call our Financial Counselors at 617-582-9820. Patient Assistance Funds Generously donated patient assistance funds are used to help ease the financial burden of a cancer diagnosis. These funds are available based on financial need. To learn more, please call 617-632-3301. |
EXTERNAL RESOURCES
Ellie Fund
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The Ellie Fund provides assistance to breast cancer patients who live in or are receiving treatment in Massachusetts. The services are provided for 3 months for early stage (I-III) breast cancer patients and 6 months for patients living with MBC. All services are tailored to you. The supports that the Ellie Fund can provide include:
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Community Servings
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Community Servings provides home delivered meals and nutrition services to individuals and families in Massachusetts with critical and chronic illnesses who are unable to shop or cook for themselves. Community Servings understands that every individual and family have different needs in regard to nutrition and food, especially when illness is involved. The meals provided made-from-scratch and tailored to the unique medical and nutritional needs of clients. If you are interested in applying, fill out the application.
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The Pink Angels
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The Pink Angels is a non profit organization based in Massachusetts whose mission is to aid in the elimination of breast cancer by supporting breast cancer research, promoting awareness through community service and education, and providing financial support to individuals and families battling breast cancer. When funds are available, this organization can help cover the cost of parking, medical and pharmacy co-pays, lymphedema sleeves, and groceries. Feel free to apply for these funds and email any questions to thepinkangelsinc@gmail.com.
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CHAT Program
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The Connecting Hope, Assistance, and Treatment (CHAT) Program provides financial assistance up to $1,200 per calendar year to help eligible women with the cost of medication, breast prostheses, wigs, compression garments, transportation to treatment, mastectomy bras, childcare during treatment, counseling/therapy, and other breast cancer related expenses. You may be eligible to participate in this program if you:
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