Accessia Health provides financial assistance to pay for prescriptions, medical expenses, travel, and insurance premiums to people living with chronic medical conditions (including chronic myeloid leukemia and gastrointestinal stromal tumors), through several programs serving patients living in specific locations.
Eligibility information is available on the Accessia Health Financial Assistance website.
The Allyson Whitney Foundation primarily provides young adult cancer patients (ages 16-36) diagnosed with a rare cancer with ‘Life Interrupted Grants™ to ease their financial burden. The grants cover a range of needs, including: current and residual medical bills, rent, utilities, car and health insurance premiums, IVF start up treatments (egg retrieval and sperm banking), integrative therapies, travel expenses, and medical hair pieces.
To be eligible, applications need to be requested by an oncology social worker, doctor’s office, or patient navigator. All applications will be verified by an AWF representative & grant committee for time of treatment and rarity (Note: most young adult cancers are considered rare). Funding is limited and only one applicant from a facility can be granted an award in one grant round year. Awardees must be prepared to submit new bills to show financial need when requested. Grants will be paid either directly to the patient or their family or directly for rent or medical bills.
The B+ Foundation Family Assistance Program provides funds to qualified families to help with expenses attributable to a child’s cancer diagnosis. Common expenses include prescription medications not covered by insurance, travel costs for treatments, mortgage or rent payments.
To be eligible, families must have a child diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21 who is receiving treatment at a hospital in the United States and need assistance with expenses directly related to the child’s cancer diagnosis. Applications must be completed with the assistance of a social worker. The Family Assistance Program pays creditors directly.
The Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan offers comprehensive resources and services for people affected by blood cancer. Programs provide educational resources, professionally facilitated emotional support, financial assistance for medical and non-medical expenses, social support, and a holiday toys program for pediatric patients and children of adult patients.
Michigan residents who have been diagnosed with a blood cancer or blood related disorder are eligible for BCFM services. There are no income or age requirements to enroll.
The Sprout Love Financial Assistance Fund is an initiative of the Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor that aims to support the financial needs of people impacted by cancer. Assistance is provided for basic financial needs, including mortgage/rent, utilities, car payments, auto insurance, and groceries.
Applicants can request financial assistance up to $2,000 per year, per houshold. Eligible applicants must be in active cancer treatment, reside in the Cancer Support Community service area, and have a household income at or below 400% of the federal poverty level. Application materials can be found online and emailed to sproutlove@cancersupportannarbor.org.
CancerCare provides limited financial assistance for treatment-related transportation for people with cancer. Funding depends on available resources; however, CancerCare oncology social workers are also available to help identify other potential sources of financial assistance.
To be eligible for financial assistance, applicants must have a diagnosis of cancer confirmed by an oncology health care provider, be in active cancer treatment, live in the United States or Puerto Rico, and have a household income level of below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level.
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.
Community Cancer Services of Isabella County helps pay transportation costs and medical expenses related to cancer treatment is an organization made up of volunteers that serves patients with cancer in Isabella County. This organization helps with costs for transportation as well as medical expenses.
Isabella County residents in need of financial help for medical mileage are encouraged to call (989) 772-2524 for more information.
Corporate Angel Network (CAN) is a nonprofit organization that helps cancer patients access treatment by arranging free travel on corporate aircraft.
Participation is open to all cancer patients, as well as bone marrow and stem cell donors and recipients. Travelers must be traveling to a treatment, consultation, or check-up at a treatment center recognized by the National Cancer Institute or the American College of Surgeons. Patients must be able to walk up the steps of an aircraft without assistance and must not require oxygen, IV medication, or medical assistance while onboard the plane. Patients may travel as often as necessary and there is no financial requirement.
Crossroads of Michigan provides community resources to low-income individuals and families. Support services include transportation, coaching to find and maintain permanent employment, food assistance, clothing assistance, childcare, personal hygiene products, and personal coaching for crisis reduction and long-term stability.
To get help and identify available resources, interested individuals can call (313) 831-2000.
The Detroit Area Agency on Aging is a nonprofit agency that serves older persons, adults with disabilities, and caregivers living in Detroit, Hamtramck, Harper Woods, Highland Park, and Grosse Point. DAAA provides information and resources related to Meals on Wheels, caregiving assistance, housing resources, transportation resources, support groups for family caregivers, utility payment assistance resources, and guidance in finding additional resources for seniors and people living with disabilities.
Initial calls typically last 15-20 minutes. Callers may be asked to provide information related to demographics, income, assets, and the level of care needed in order to determine what resources they may qualify for.
Friends Together is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to help people in Northeast Lower Michigan during and after a cancer diagnosis. Friends Together offers an average of 30 support group opportunities each month, educational & fundraising events throughout the year, and a thriving transportation & lodging program that removes barriers to treatment.
The only eligibility criteria to receive services from Friends Together is a cancer diagnosis, and residence in Northeast Lower Michigan, including Alcona, Alpena, Iosco, Montmorency, Oscoda, and Presque Isle Counties.
The Hirschberg Foundation in partnership with CancerCare offers a one-time grant for people in treatment for pancreatic cancer. Financial assistance may be used for transportation, treatment costs, home care, pain medication, and childcare.
Eligible individuals must have a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and currently be in active treatment, live in the US or Puerto Rico, and meet CancerCare income requirements. Interested indivuduals can call CancerCare at (800) 813-4673 and ask for the Hirschberg Pancreatic Program.
HNC Living Foundation provides financial assistance for head and neck cancer patients to improve their treatment, recovery, and quality of life. Assistance is available to help with costs including co-pays and deductibles, dental care, travel costs related to cancer treatment, nutritional supplements, doctor prescribed medical supplies and equipment not covered by insurance, medication and prescriptions related to head and neck cancer, oral nutrition supplements and enteral nutrition (tube feeding) during treatment.
To be eligible for assistance from the HNC Living Foundation, applicants must be under active treatment or have completed treatment for head and neck cancer (including oral, salivary gland, throat, upper esophageal, nasal & sinus, thyroid, or laryngeal cancer), and demonstrate financial need, including meeting household income limits.
Jill’s Wish provides grants of up to $1500 to cover non-medical living expenses for patients with newly-diagnosed or terminal breast cancer. Grant funds can be used to cover costs related to housing, utilities, and car payments.
To be eligible for a Jill’s Wish grant, applicants must be at least 18 years old; live in Michigan, Louisville, KY, Southern IN, Central Kentucky, or Cincinnati, OH; have received a breast cancer diagnosis within the previous 12 months or been diagnosed with terminal breast cancer.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Local Financial Assistance (LFA) program provides $500 to cover the costs of non-medical expenses (e.g., transportation, housing, utilities) for blood cancer patients and their caregivers.
To be eligible for the Local Financial Assistance Program, applicants must: be a United States citizen or permanent resident and live in the U.S. or a U.S. territory; have a household income below 600% of the Federal Poverty Level, accounting for the Cost of Living Index; have a blood cancer diagnosis confirmed by a doctor, and; be in active treatment, scheduled to begin treatment, or be actively monitored by their doctor. Caregivers may also be eligible for funding. NOTE: The availability of support through the Local Financial Assistance Program is subject to funding availability.
The LLS Patient Aid Program provides financial assistance to blood cancer patients in the form of a one-time $100 stipend to offset non-medical expenses such as transportation, food, housing utilities, etc.
To be eligible for the Patient Aid Program, applicants must: live in the U.S. or a U.S. territory, have a confirmed diagnosis of blood cancer and be in active treatment, scheduled to begin treatment, or in follow-up care; not have received a Patient Aid Program award in the past. There are no income criteria for the Patient Aid Program. The patient’s Social Security number or other verification of identity, blood cancer diagnosis, and physician name and location are required to complete the application.
The LLS Susan Lang Pay-It-Forward Patient Travel Assistance program provides $500 to blood cancer patients and caregivers to help cover the cost of treatment-related travel and lodging expenses including: ground transportation, tolls, gas, parking, car rental, car maintenance, repairs and parts; air transportation; baggage fees; lodging; and ambulance services.
To be eligible for the Travel Assistance Program, applicants must: be a United States citizen or permanent resident and live in the U.S. or a U.S. territory; have a household income below 600% of the Federal Poverty Level, accounting for the Cost of Living Index; have a blood cancer diagnosis confirmed by a doctor, and; be in active treatment, scheduled to begin treatment, or be actively monitored by their doctor. NOTE: The availability of support through the Travel Assistance Program is subject to funding availability.
The LLS Urgent Need Program provides eligible patients with assistance for non-medical expenses, including rent, mortgage, lodging, utilities, child care, elder care, food, transportation, car repair, car insurance, phone service, and acute dental work related to treatment. Eligible patients can receive a grant of $500 once in a 12-month period. At the end of the 12-month period, healthcare professionals can reapply on behalf of patients.
To be eligible, applicants to the Urgent Need Program must have a household income below 600% of the Federal Poverty Level, adjusted for the Cost of Living Index; be a US citizen or permanent resident; have a blood cancer diagnosis; demonstrate acute financial need. Program availability is subject to the availability of funds to support the program.
Lymphoma Foundation of America provides emergency travel aid for lymphoma and leukemia patients who are in a financial crisis (e.g., are uninsured, are not eligible for Medicaid or Medicare, have lost a job, are homeless).
Blood cancer patients in need of financial assistance to support transportation costs should contact a social worker at the nonprofit hospital where they are receiving cancer care to contact the Foundation to apply for assistance on your behalf.
The Lymphoma Research Foundation offers financial support for people currently undergoing treatment for lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Patient Aid Grants provide limited financial assistance for expenses related to lymphoma treatment, including medical bills, transportation costs, lodging expenses, and child care costs.
To be eligible, applicants must complete a Patient Aid application, demonstrate financial need regarding income and assets, be undergoing or about to undergo lymphoma treatment as certified by a physician, and be a legal resident receiving treatment in the United States.
The Center for Seniors helps older adults maintain healthy, enjoyable, independent lives. Available services include assistance with transportation to medical appointments, home caregivers, and programs to help older adults remain active through Detroit recreational centers.
Sign up through the Senior Services Sign Up Form.
Mercy Medical Angels provides free non-emergency medical transportation assistance in the form of gas cards, bus tickets, train tickets and even air transportation for financially disadvantaged patients. Additional transportation assistance is available for U.S. Military veterans.
Eligibility varies based on the form of transportation assistance requested. Please see the Mercy Medical Angels website for details and to request assistance.
Meredith’s Miracles is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing financial assistance to young adults with colon cancer. Financial assistance may help survivors pay for daily living expenses, including rent or mortgage, utilities, phone or car payments, and car insurance.
Interested individuals must be currently receiving treatment for colorectal cancer, have a demonstrated financial need, and be an adult aged 40 or under. Applications can be completed online at the Meredith’s Miracles website.
Aging services provided through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services help older adults live in the setting of their choice for as long as possible. Through its local Area Agencies on Aging, MDHHS provides services to help older adults maintain independence at home and in their communities, provide nutrition support such as Meals on Wheels, and support caregivers of older adults to allow them to care for their person for as long as possible.
Contact information is available for local Area Agencies on Aging.
Mission of Hope Cancer Fund provides direct financial assistance to cancer patients as well as educational information, emotional, and grief support. Assistance is available to help cover the costs of prescriptions or co-pays, lodging, travel costs, insurance premiums, medical equipment and supplies, medical expenses, and help locating grief and emotional support groups.
Support is available to cancer patients in MIchigan and their families. Evaluations typically take 15-20 minutes over the phone. These evaluations include questions related to the original date of diagnosis, dates and information about treatment (e.g., surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation), and insurance information. Assistance is provided on a case by case basis, as funds are available.
Mission4Maureen provides financial assistance for everyday living expenses to families who are burdened by the cost of brain cancer treatment.
Financial assistance is subject to available funds. Please visit mission4maureen.org for more information.
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) provides financial assistance for non-medical costs related to ovarian cancer treatment and clinical trial participation. Financial assistance may be used towards non-medical expenses, including transportation, rent/housing/lodging, food/groceries, utilities, childcare, and home cleaning services.
Eligible individuals must have a diagnosis of ovarian cancer and currently be in active treatment or maintenance therapy, live in the United States or US territories, and have an income at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level.
The New Day Foundation provides financial support for everyday living expenses for families facing cancer. Financial assistance can be applied to costs related to housing, food, utilities, transportation, and other expenses.
To qualify, applicants must: have a household consisting of a parent and at least one dependent, have an immediate family member in active treatment for cancer, live in Michigan, and demonstrate financial hardship and identify specific expenses for which they need assistance. New Day Foundation financial assistance applications must be submitted by a social worker or financial navigator at a hospital or cancer center. If you do not know your social worker, or your social worker is not familiar with New Day, please call for guidance.
OvarCare provides support for ovarian cancer patients, including financial grants of $200, psychosocial counseling sessions via phone, genetic counseling sessions, $100 gas cards, and $100 grocery cards.
Support is available for newly diagnosed ovarian cancer patients who meet financial eligibility guidelines.
The Ovarian Cancer Connection provides gas cards and other support to ovarian and other gynecological cancer survivors in need of help while in active treatment. Grocery support and other financial assistance may be available on a case by case basis.
The Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to help people with chronic and rare disease afford their prescription medications. PAN Foundation grants can help cover copays, health insurance premiums, and transportation.
Eligibility criteria for financial assistance varies by disease fund. In general, individuals must be receiving treatment for a qualifying disease, have health insurance that covers qualifying medications, and have an income that falls at or below the federal poverty level specified by the disease fund.
The Assistance Program provides emergency direct financial support for women and men diagnosed with breast cancer and in current treatment. Assistance is in the form of a $500 gift card. The program was created to help patients who are behind on medical bills or who need financial assistance due to breast cancer treatment.
To be eligible, applicants must live in a program state (Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Wisconsin, Wyoming), be currently undergoing breast cancer treatment, be a US citizen, and demonstrate current financial need such as a decrease in income, being behind on medical bills, experiencing costs not covered by insurance, experiencing transportation-related cost issues, or needing a wig or non-medical supplies that present financial issues.
Shades of Pink Foundation is committed to easing the financial burden of a breast cancer diagnosis for patients in the Detroit metropolitan area. Breast cancer patients can apply for assistance with costs related to mortgage/rent payments; current property taxes; utilities; car payments, repairs, and insurance; health insurance premiums (including COBRA), and childcare costs.
To qualify for assistance, you must reside in Southeast Michigan (Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties), be in active treatment, and submit an application through your health care provider (social worker, patient advocate, oncologist, nurse, etc.).
The Susan G. Komen Financial Assistance Program offers $400 grants for breast cancer patients to support daily living expenses, including rent, utilities, food, transportation, childcare, or medical needs.
Applicants must be currently in treatment for breast cancer or living with metastatic breast cancer, live in the United States, and have an income at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. Individuals can apply once every 12 months using the MyKomen patient portal.
The Blue Fund provides short-term financial assistance to newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients in Michigan. Eligible patients can receive up to $1,000 a month for 1-3 months to help pay for utilities, mortage or rent, car payments and insurance, health insurance premiums, and prescription copays.
Eligible applicants must be Michigan residents within the first year of their original prostate cancer diagnosis and undergoing initial treatment. The Blue Fund considers the financial needs of applicants on a case-by-base basis. Applications are due by the 17th of each month.
The Pink Fund provides up to $3000 in financial assistance to breast cancer patients in active treatment. Funds are used for direct bill payments (e.g., utility bills, mortgage or rent, car or car insurance, health insurance premiums).
Assistance is available to applicants who are in active treatment for a breast cancer diagnosis and who have incomes at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. Additionally, patients or their spouse/partner must have been working at the time of diagnosis and be able to show a loss of income due to breast cancer diagnosis or treatment (e.g., reduced hours, leave of absence, etc.).
The Thomara Latimer Cancer Foundation (TLCF) provides information, financial assistance and emotional support to families affected by any cancer-related disorder. Expenses addressed by TLCF generally include support for homecare assistance, including childcare; medication or treatment costs not covered by insurance; funds for transportation; special need funds for wigs or head coverings; and funds for assistance with final arrangements.
TLCF only accepts applications from residents in the state of Michigan. Proof of illness must be documented by your oncologist or physician on the physician’s, social worker’s, or treatment center’s letterhead. Documentation may also include copies of invoices from medication, transportation, wigs, homecare, childcare, etc. Assistance depends on the availability of funds.