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NOTICE: ELIMINATION OF CANCER ASSISTANCE UNIT
Effective July 1, 2009, the Cancer Assistance Unit, administered within the North Carolina Division of Public Health, has been eliminated as part of the State’s budgetary reductions. If you have any questions, please contact: Susie Harrington at 919-855-3652.
Official Notification Memorandum
What is Cancer Assistance?
The Cancer Assistance Unit (it used to be called the Cancer Control Program) is a part of the North Carolina Comprehensive Cancer Program. It provides information on cancer-related resources, services, and financial assistance for men and women with all types of cancers.
What kind of financial assistance might I get?
Cancer Assistance covers payment of medical care for eligible persons who need services for cancer diagnosis or cancer treatment.
- It can cover inpatient, outpatient, or office/clinic services.
How do I qualify?
To qualify for Cancer Assistance you must meet the following requirements:
- Residency
- U.S. citizen and a permanent resident of North Carolina, or a migrant farmworker or the dependent of one.
- INS documentation is required if you have applied for U.S. citizenship or a permanent resident visa.
- Financial
- Medical
- Have symptoms or conditions that indicate cancer or be diagnosed as having cancer.
- Have an estimated 25% or better chance of 5-year survival at the time of treatment.
What does Cancer Assistance pay for?
- Diagnostic services for up to 8 days for each fiscal year (July 1 to June 30).
- Treatment services for up to 30 days for each fiscal year (July 1 to June 30).
- Follow-up services may be covered for up to 2 days if they fall within the 8 or 30 days allowed.
- Coverage usually includes doctor services in both inpatient (hospital) and outpatient as well as clinic or office visits.
- Payment is paid directly to the medical care provider or health care facility.
What is not covered?
Cancer Assistance does not cover:
- Treatments or efforts that lessen pain, side-effects, or other discomforts (palliative procedures)
- Drugs or medicines used outside the treatment facility
- Cost of travel mileage to and from diagnosis or treatment appointments
Sources for more information
Submission of Applications and Claims
Insurance and Appropriate Coordination With Other Insurers
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