CancerCare: Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
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About
The CancerCare: Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) program provides essential financial assistance for patients undergoing treatment with a wide range of drugs such as Abraxane, Camptosar, Keytruda, and more. CancerCare offers support for co-payments and coinsurances associated with chemotherapy or targeted treatment medications, renewable grants, and assistance with treatment-related expenses. The program ensures that eligible patients, insured through federal programs, can manage financial burdens during their treatment process.
Insurance requirements: Medicare / Medicaid
Enrollment Forms
Enrollment Form
Benefits
•$15000 annual maximum benefit
Program Requirements
•Valid only for residents in the US and Puerto Rico
•Enrollment Required: Yes
•Coverage Required: No
•Needs Based: Yes
•Activation Required: No
Program Details
•Please note the following:
•1. CancerCare covers any cancer drugs that are covered by the patient’s primary insurance and that are included in the NCCN guidelines for that cancer diagnosis
•2. Patients with private insurance must apply to manufacturer programs first before they apply to CancerCare
•Patients can enroll online but should first call 18008134673 to speak with a CancerCare social worker for a brief interview (MonThurs 10am6pm ET, and Fri 10am5pm ET)
•If eligible, patients will be mailed/emailed an individualized barcoded application and income documentation will be requested
•Patients must then submit their completed application forms and requested documentation by uploading the information to their patient portal, or via fax or email to the correct CancerCare fax number or email address listed on the application
•Acceptable income documentation includes the first 2 pages of signed income tax return, copy of most recent pay stub, unemployment check, or SSI, SSD, or public assistance benefit notification. Applicants without any source of income may provide a letter of support from friend or family member
•Grants are renewable; CancerCare will reach out to patients 60 days before the end of their term (enrollment is 12 months rolling – not based on calendar year)
•Program has funding to cover copayment and coinsurance for chemotherapy or targeted treatment medications only; any charges for scans, radiation or symptom management medicines are not covered
•Program can also assist with treatmentrelated expenses such as transportation, home care, and childcare costs; See the following link: https://www.cancercare.org/financial
•Initial grant amount is $8,000; maximum grant amount is $15,000
•Covered Diagnosis Codes: ICD10 codes are C22.1, C24.8, C24.9, C24.0
Enrollment Forms
Enrollment Form