additional coverage for chemo drugs

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luana56
luana56 Member Posts: 6
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Any idea how to get additional coverage for chemo drugs during the treatment. My insurance covers only 50%. Can I be denied treatment if I can not afford to pay more?

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  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
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    Hi Luana56 and Welcome! I
    Hi Luana56 and Welcome! I didn't have chemo, so, I don't really know. But, check with your hospital and also check with the ACS and the Susan B. Komen Foundation. I think they all can offer your some assistance or at least put you in touch with someone that will.

    And, no, you can't be denied your chemo that I am aware of. No hospital or cancer center will turn you down.

    Hang in there!
  • luana56
    luana56 Member Posts: 6
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    Kylez said:

    Hi Luana56 and Welcome! I
    Hi Luana56 and Welcome! I didn't have chemo, so, I don't really know. But, check with your hospital and also check with the ACS and the Susan B. Komen Foundation. I think they all can offer your some assistance or at least put you in touch with someone that will.

    And, no, you can't be denied your chemo that I am aware of. No hospital or cancer center will turn you down.

    Hang in there!

    Thank you so much for easing
    Thank you so much for easing additional fear. I will investigate further.
  • Jeanne D
    Jeanne D Member Posts: 1,867
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    luana56 said:

    Thank you so much for easing
    Thank you so much for easing additional fear. I will investigate further.

    Hi Luana
    Hey Luana! I am so sorry that your insurance will only cover half of your chemo. But, I am sure you can get assistance or even free treatment at most hospitals. Just let them know your situation. Don't be shy about it.

    During rads, I met a woman that had no insurance and the doctor's and the radiation treatments were being given to her for free. Also, she got rides daily from the program from ACS.

    So, you continue your chemo and get yourself well! We are here to support and help you!

    Hugs, Jeanne
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
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    Jeanne D said:

    Hi Luana
    Hey Luana! I am so sorry that your insurance will only cover half of your chemo. But, I am sure you can get assistance or even free treatment at most hospitals. Just let them know your situation. Don't be shy about it.

    During rads, I met a woman that had no insurance and the doctor's and the radiation treatments were being given to her for free. Also, she got rides daily from the program from ACS.

    So, you continue your chemo and get yourself well! We are here to support and help you!

    Hugs, Jeanne

    Luana, you just need to talk
    Luana, you just need to talk to whatever cancer center you are getting your treatment at now. I am sure they will help you in anyway possible. Good luck to you!
  • Marcia527
    Marcia527 Member Posts: 2,729
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    I have not tried these
    I have not tried these websites so don't know if they could help you or not. I found them listed on my health insurance website.


    Financial Assistance Resources


    Cancer Care http://www.cancercare.org/get_help/assistance/cc_financial.php
    Caring Voice Coalition, Inc. www.caringvoice.org
    Co-Pay Relief Program http://www.copays.org
    HealthWell Foundation www.healthwellfoundation.org
    Needymeds.com http://www.needymeds.com/
    Partnership for Prescription Assistance https://www.pparx.org/Intro.php
    Patient Access Network Foundation www.patientaccessnetwork.org
    Patient Advocate Foundation www.copays.org
    Patient Services, Inc. www.uneedpsi.org
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
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    Marcia527 said:

    I have not tried these
    I have not tried these websites so don't know if they could help you or not. I found them listed on my health insurance website.


    Financial Assistance Resources


    Cancer Care http://www.cancercare.org/get_help/assistance/cc_financial.php
    Caring Voice Coalition, Inc. www.caringvoice.org
    Co-Pay Relief Program http://www.copays.org
    HealthWell Foundation www.healthwellfoundation.org
    Needymeds.com http://www.needymeds.com/
    Partnership for Prescription Assistance https://www.pparx.org/Intro.php
    Patient Access Network Foundation www.patientaccessnetwork.org
    Patient Advocate Foundation www.copays.org
    Patient Services, Inc. www.uneedpsi.org

    Marcia, that is great for
    Marcia, that is great for you to post those. I am sure several can use them.

    Very kind of you!

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