Resources for Medical Bills and Insurance
Below are resources focused on financial assistance for medical bills and navigating insurance, including programs that may assist with various treatment-related costs. Because eligibility varies by diagnosis, income, location, and insurance type, consider contacting the organizations listed to learn what support you may qualify for.
Support to Manage the Costs of Treatment and Medical Bills
The Aesthetic Foundation
Surgical recovery and follow-up procedures can bring added costs. This program offers multiple patient assistance funds for uninsured, underinsured, or financially strained breast cancer patients in the United States and Canada.
Allyson Whitney Foundation
Grants ranging from $500–$1,500 for bills and cancer treatment; recommendation required from an oncologist, social worker, or patient navigator.
American Cancer Society Helpline
24/7 helpline offering information, transportation assistance, lodging support, and services in 200+ languages.
Angel Foundation
Offers financial assistance, financial guidance, and family programming for individuals with cancer.
Breast Cancer Assistance Program
From the American Breast Cancer Foundation. Financial assistance application available via toll-free call or email; eligibility criteria not specified in the provided information.
Breast Cancer Journey Assistance Fund
From the Aesthetic Surgery Education & Research Foundation. Multiple grants supporting breast reconstruction–related surgeries and non-surgical costs.
Cancer and Careers Financial Assistance Grant
$500 grant for bills, technology, training, career coaching, childcare, or travel expenses.
CancerCare Assistance Foundation
Financial assistance for chemotherapy or targeted treatment medication co-payments.
Ellie Fund
Financial assistance for individuals diagnosed with breast cancer who are in active treatment and living or receiving care in Massachusetts.
Family Reach
Provides financial assistance grants when available; current listings may vary by diagnosis.
Financial Assistance Program
From Susan G. Komen organization. Application-based financial support for medical costs related to breast cancer treatment.
Findhelp.org
Search tool to locate local financial aid and social support resources by ZIP code.
The FLY Foundation
Temporary financial assistance for young adults ages 19–39 diagnosed with cancer who are U.S. citizens and residents of Massachusetts or Rhode Island; may reimburse co-pays, co-insurance, rent/mortgage, utilities, and living expenses during treatment.
Gen’s Helping Hands
Support for mothers diagnosed with breast cancer under age 40, covering a three-night recovery stay with meals and gas assistance at an agreed upon location.
Grateful Friends
Multiple small grants for basic needs, caregiver appreciation, and short “need a break” outings.
HealthWell Foundation
Financial assistance available for individuals who have insurance and meet additional eligibility requirements.
Hope Fund
From Boston North Cancer Association. Financial assistance for individuals diagnosed with cancer, in active treatment, living north of Boston, and affiliated with Lahey Hospital in Peabody.
Infinite Strength
Grants for low-income single mothers living with metastatic breast cancer who have children at home.
Joe Andruzzi Foundation
Provides financial assistance to help cancer patients and families with expenses.
Keep a Breast Foundation
Grant program for BIPOC women who have or previously had breast cancer; funds may be used for bills, basic needs, business, or self-care.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer Fund
Financial assistance for living expenses and resources addressing financial concerns.
Massachusetts 211
Free statewide referral service offering information via phone, online chat, email, and fact sheets for Massachusetts residents.
My Breast Cancer Support
Grant funding for household needs, living expenses, and travel for individuals in the Seacoast regions of New Hampshire and Maine.
NeedyMeds
Search tool to locate prescription assistance programs, co-pay support, and medication discounts.
PAN Foundation
Financial assistance for specific medications; eligibility tied to approved disease funds.
Patient Advocate Foundation
Case management assistance to help resolve insurance, employment, and medical debt issues for individuals in active treatment or within two years post-treatment.
Pay It Forward (MN)
In select areas of Minnesota, patients facing breast or gynecologic cancers can receive support during treatment. Assistance is provided by paying vendors directly, helping stabilize essential expenses while individuals focus on care.
The Pink Fund
Provides up to $3,000 for breast cancer–related medical costs, with up to $6,000 available for metastatic breast cancer.
Remember Betty
Financial assistance application opens monthly.
Runway for Recovery
Funding available for individuals diagnosed with Stage IV/metastatic breast cancer or those who lost a parent/guardian to breast cancer; limited to New England and California.
SAM Fund
From the Expect Miracles Foundation. Grants to help cover essential living costs and family-building expenses, including fertility preservation, IVF, or adoption.
(TAF) The Assistance Fund
Financial assistance for breast cancer treatment; applicants cannot receive funding simultaneously from another assistance organization.
Triage Cancer
Educational resources focused on navigating medical bills and financial issues related to cancer.
United Way (211.org)
Free 211 referral service connecting callers to local assistance programs for housing, utilities, food, and other needs.
Insurance Coverage Resources
Triage Cancer
Provides education, resources, and materials on insurance, employment, finances, and legal issues related to cancer.
Health Care for All (MA)
Provides free, multilingual phone coaching to help individuals sign up for health care coverage.
Medicare Rights Center
Offers a National Helpline to answer questions about Medicare rights and coverage.
Helpline: 800-333-4114
