Way too many bills!

Matthewsmom1
Matthewsmom1 Member Posts: 20
in Colorectal Cancer #1
My friends have set up a page for me at giveforward.com/ Just search for Elise's cancer battle. Anyone know of other ways to combat the bills? As a single mom, these bills are just getting CRAZY!

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  • annalexandria
    annalexandria Member Posts: 2,571 Member
    #2
    American Cancer Society?
    A friend of mine got help with a number of things, utility bills, transportation costs, etc. from an assortment of organizations, but I think she started with the ACS, got connected via them. She even got a small grant for her daughter. And if you're unable to work, you could apply for Social Security Disability. I applied for that in August and got approved last month, so it didn't take too long. You could also try this website to see what's available:
    Resources for Financial Assistance for Cancer Patients
    https://cissecure.nci.nih.gov/factsheet/FactSheetSearch8_3.aspx

    Good luck! Ann
  • Matthewsmom1
    Matthewsmom1 Member Posts: 20
    #3
    annalexandria said:

    American Cancer Society?
    A friend of mine got help with a number of things, utility bills, transportation costs, etc. from an assortment of organizations, but I think she started with the ACS, got connected via them. She even got a small grant for her daughter. And if you're unable to work, you could apply for Social Security Disability. I applied for that in August and got approved last month, so it didn't take too long. You could also try this website to see what's available:
    Resources for Financial Assistance for Cancer Patients
    https://cissecure.nci.nih.gov/factsheet/FactSheetSearch8_3.aspx

    Good luck! Ann

    Thanks so much for the tips!

    Thanks so much for the tips!
  • PhillieG
    PhillieG Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    #4
    I Hope These Links Help
    It can be very stressful for sure, we take it one step at a time. Resources are out there...
    Financial Assistance
    Health Insurance and Financial Assistance for the Cancer Patient
    How to Find Financial Aid and Advice
    Resources for Financial Aid for Patients and Their Families
  • geotina
    geotina Member Posts: 2,111 Member
    #5
    Help:
    Go over to the Colon Cancer Alliance. They have a "Blue Note Fund" to help families. This year they were able to help 400 families. You can read about it on there, make the necessary contact and maybe you will qualify for some fiancial assistance. This is specifically for people with colon cancer.

    I know I am dreading January 1 when the co-pays start again for us. We have to pay 20% until we reach $8,000, then it is covered 100%. Last year it was $7,500 but it has now gone up to $8,000, ugh. Guess it is number crunching time again.

    Good Luck - Tina
  • pluckey
    pluckey Member Posts: 484 Member
    #6
    geotina said:

    Help:
    Go over to the Colon Cancer Alliance. They have a "Blue Note Fund" to help families. This year they were able to help 400 families. You can read about it on there, make the necessary contact and maybe you will qualify for some fiancial assistance. This is specifically for people with colon cancer.

    I know I am dreading January 1 when the co-pays start again for us. We have to pay 20% until we reach $8,000, then it is covered 100%. Last year it was $7,500 but it has now gone up to $8,000, ugh. Guess it is number crunching time again.

    Good Luck - Tina

    Tina, I am right there with
    Tina, I am right there with you. I owe the Hospital somewhere aroung $7,000. In collections but they won't do a payment plan.
    I really wish the hopsital would intervene when people are hopitilized multile times and in weekly/biweekly treatment....i had NO brain cells, I couldn't have taken care of my 'real" life even if I wanted to.

    peg

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