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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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