Find Financial Support
for Your Cancer Journey
United Colors of Cancer helps patients and caregivers find financial assistance for treatment, medication, transportation, lodging, and everyday living expenses.
How It Works
Finding financial assistance shouldn't add stress to your journey. Our navigator makes it simple.
Tell Us About Your Situation
Share your diagnosis, location, insurance status, and the type of support you need. Your information helps us find the most relevant resources.
Get Matched to Programs
Our navigator identifies financial assistance programs that may fit your needs and eligibility, from national organizations to local resources.
Apply and Get Support
Review your matches, visit application links, and contact programs directly. We recommend applying to multiple programs to maximize your chances.
Find Your Financial Resources
Complete this form to get personalized recommendations for financial assistance programs that match your specific situation and needs.
Understanding Financial Assistance
Learn about the different types of financial support available and how to access them effectively.
Medication Assistance
Programs that help cover prescription drug costs, including co-pays and full medication costs.
Example Programs:
- PAN Foundation
- Patient Access Network
- Pharmaceutical company programs
Treatment Costs
Financial help for medical treatments, procedures, and hospital bills.
Example Programs:
- CancerCare Financial Assistance
- American Cancer Society programs
- Hospital charity care
Transportation Support
Assistance with travel costs to and from medical appointments and treatments.
Example Programs:
- Road to Recovery
- Angel Flight
- Local transportation vouchers
Lodging & Living Expenses
Help with accommodation costs and basic living expenses during treatment.
Example Programs:
- Hope Lodge
- Ronald McDonald House
- Local housing assistance
Tips for Successful Applications
Gather Documentation
Collect medical records, insurance information, and financial documents before applying.
Contact Multiple Programs
Apply to several programs as many have different eligibility criteria and funding availability.
Ask Your Care Team
Social workers and patient navigators at your treatment center can provide additional resources.
Follow Up Regularly
Stay in touch with programs about application status and reapply when funding becomes available.
Remember
Financial assistance is available, and you deserve support during your cancer journey. Don't hesitate to reach out to multiple organizations - each has different eligibility requirements and may be able to help in different ways.
Get Personal Help
Need additional guidance? Our team is here to provide personalized assistance and help you navigate financial resources.
Personal Support
Get help with applications, eligibility questions, and finding the right resources
Quick Response
We typically respond within 24-48 hours to all inquiries
Compassionate Care
Our team understands the challenges of the cancer journey
Send Us a Message
Fill out this form and we'll get back to you with personalized assistance.
Privacy Notice: Your information will be securely stored and only used to provide you with financial assistance guidance. We do not share your personal information with third parties.