Financial Resources
Before starting treatment, patients and their caregivers should meet with the financial counselor at the facility where they will be treated. Each hospital will have its own financial counselor within each specific clinic (like the myeloma clinic or myeloma/lymphoma clinic). The counselor will help determine coverage and estimate out of pocket costs. There may be restrictions on treatment options covered by Medicare and Medicaid. After you have met with the counselor, the resources below can help bridge financial gaps.
Myeloma advocate and financial planner Diahanna Valentine helped compile this list of helpful financial resources. To contact Diahanna for professional assistance, email her at dtvallentine@gmail.com.
Pharmaceutical Company Patient Assistance Programs
Amgen Assist 360 (1-800-28-AMGEN) (Kyprolis, Xgeva, Neupogen, Neulasta)
BMS Access Support (1-800-861-0048) (Empliciti)
Celgene Patient Support (1-800-931-8691, EXT 4077) (Revlimid, Pomalyst, Thalomid)
Genentech (1-888-941-3331) (Venclexta)
(800-609-1083) (Doxil, Darzalex)
Novartis Patient Assistance (1-800-245-5356) (Farydak, Zometa)
Takeda Oncology (1-844-817-6468) (Ninlaro, Velcade)
Other Patient Assistance Programs
Be The Match (Post-transplant financial assistance)
CancerCare
CephalonCares Foundation
HealthWell Foundation
Help with Paying Bills
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Co-pay Assistance Program
Patient Financial Aid
The Max Foundation
National Cancer Institute
National Organization for Rare Disorders
NeedyMeds
Patient Access Network Foundation
Patient Advocate Foundation
Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief Program
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Basic Living Expenses
American Childhood Cancer Organization
American Life Fund
The Bone Marrow Foundation
The CHAIN Fund Inc
Child Care Expenses
Family Reach Foundation
The Bone Marrow Foundation
CancerCare
Equipment /Supplies Expenses
American Kidney Fund
CancerCare
Lymphoma Research Foundation
Stupid Cancer
Government Assistance
Benefits.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Eligibility.com (Medicare Resources)
Legal Services Corporation
Social Security Administration
Social Security Disability Resource Center
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Home Health Care Assistance
AVON Foundation for Women
The Bone Marrow Foundation
CancerCare
Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund
Stupid Cancer
Housing During Treatment
American Cancer Society (Hope Lodges)
The Bone Marrow Foundation
Healthcare Hospitality Network Inc
Hospitality Homes
Joe’s House
Lymphoma Research Foundation
Insurance Premium Expenses
American Kidney Fund (dialysis patients)
American Life Fund
The Bone Marrow Foundation
CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation
The CHAIN Fund Inc
Fifth Season Financial Assistance
HealthWell Foundation (diagnosis-specific)
Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief
Patient Services, Inc
Stupid Cancer
Legal Issues
American Bar Association
Cancer and Careers
Cancer Legal Resource Center
LawHelp.org
Legal Services Corporation
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
National Health Law Program(links to assistance programs)
Patient Advocate Foundation
Social Security Disability Resource Center
Medical Care Expenses
American Life Fund
Be the Match
The Bone Marrow Foundation
CancerCare
Cancer Warrior, Inc
Fifth Season Financial Assistance
Foundation for Health Coverage Education
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Patient Access Network Foundation
Patient Advocate Foundation
Post-Treatment Financial Needs
Be The Match
Stupid Cancer
Prescription Expenses
The Bone Marrow Foundation
CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation
Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition
The CHAIN Fund Inc
Foundation for Health Coverage Education
GoodDays
HealthWell Foundation
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Needy Meds
Patient Access Network Foundation
Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief
RxAssist
RxHope
RxOutreach
Together Rx Access
Transportation and Travel Resources
Angel Flight
Air Charity Network
American Cancer Society (Road to Recovery)
Angel Airline Samaritans
Angel Airlines for Cancer Patientsrg
Angel Flight Central
CancerCare
Chai Lifeline
Corporate Angel Network
Family Reach Foundation
Lifeline Pilots
Lymphoma Research Foundation
Mercy Medical Angels
National Patient Travel Center
Veterans Airlife Command
