The American Breast Cancer Foundation offers a Breast Cancer Assistance Program to support screening and diagnostic tests for uninsured and low-income individuals.
Applicants must meet income and residence criteria. Interested individuals can apply by calling (844) 219-2223 to speak with a program specialist.
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services offers the Breast & Cervical Cancer Control Navigation Program (BC3NP). BC3NP provides low-income Michigan residents with free screenings for breast and cervical cancer.
Eligible individuals must have an income at or below 250% Federal Poverty Guidelines and either currently reside in Michigan or live in a neighboring state and plan to receive screening and diagnostic services in Michigan. Applicants must also be in the recommended age range for the requested screening test (21-64 for cervical cancer screening, 41-64 for breast cancer screening, or 21-64 and referred to BC3NP due to abnormal Pap test or clinical breast exam).
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance offers two financial assistance programs for low-income individuals. The Blue Hope Treatment Award provides colorectal cancer patients with a one-time $200 award to help with daily expenses during treatment, including childcare, transportation, or food. The Cottonelle and BLKHLTH-sponsored Screening Assistance Fund provides assistance for Black individuals seeking assistance for colorectal cancer screening.
Individuals who are interested in either assistance program must live in the United States and meet income restrictions. Blue Hope awardees must be in active treatment for colorectal cancer. Screening Assistance awardees must identify as Black or African American and be currently uninsured.
The Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) offers a Free Genetic Testing Program for individuals who may be at risk of ovarian cancer.
Interested individuals can fill out a brief eligibility screener on the OCRA website. Those deemed eligible will receive a code to receive more information and begin an application.
Sisters Network is a national organization dedicated to supporting African American breast cancer survivors. The Karen E. Jackson Breast Cancer Assistance Program provides up to $350 in financial assistance to breast cancer survivors in active treatment to help pay for housing and utilities as well as mammogram/ultrasound support for uninsured women.
Applicants must currently be in active treatment to be eligible for financial assistance. Applications are open two times per year (Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter) and may be downloaded from the Sisters Network website.