This program provides support to Islanders living with disabilities. If you are 65 or older, the seniors navigator can help you access this and other government programs. Help is available for services such as light housing keeping, meal preparation, or snow removal. The Seniors Independence Initiative provides financial assistance to low-income seniors for practical services making it easier for seniors to remain in their own homes and communities. Visit the Drug Programs web page for more information. You may be eligible for coverage or cost assistance of approved medications and supplies if you meet the financial criteria, or if you have a medical condition with an established drug program. For more information, visit Pancreatic Cancer Canada. To qualify, applicants must provide household income information as reported to the Canada Revenue Agency from the previous year. Patient Support Grants help offset expenses related to treatment, such as costs associated with travel for treatment, medications, childcare, utility bills, groceries, rent or mortgage payments, and counseling. The Patient Financial Support program provides grants of $500 or $1,000 to patients in need. For more information or to complete an application form visit Pancreatic Cancer Canada The Canadian Breast Cancer Support Fund offers short-term financial assistance to breast cancer patients who are facing financial difficulties while they are undergoing treatment. There is a lifetime cap of $12,000 that cannot be given in a lump sum payment.įor more information call 1-87 or visit The Canadian Breast Cancer Support Fund You may be eligible to receive up to $1,000 per application and you can apply three times a year. This program offers financial assistance to people facing a recent breast cancer diagnosis. The Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Foundation Patients must be currently receiving active treatment and have an annual income of less than $60,000 to qualify for consideration.įor more information on eligibility please visit the Rainy Day Fund web page. This support program provides funding of up to $1,500 to help those in financial need with transportation, rent, utility, phone and grocery expenses. If you are experiencing financial hardship and do not qualify for any of the programs below, you are encouraged to do your own research or reach out to the cancer patient navigator.Īdditionally, you may want to consider local charitable support offered through churches, clubs, and community groups in your area. The following list of national nonprofit organizations offer short-term financial assistance. Nonprofit organizations with financial support programs Medical travel support programsįor information on programs that help with transportation and accommodations, visit Medical Travel Information for People with Cancer. If you would like more information, or help applying for any of the programs listed below, please reach out to the c ancer patient navigator.
The following programs offer financial support to eligible cancer patients. Cancer treatment may result in a loss of income as well as an increase in medical and transportation expenses.
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