More information from your American Cancer Society
The following related information may also be helpful to you. These materials may be ordered from our toll-free number, 1-800-227-2345 or found on our Web site, www.cancer.org.
Health Insurance and Financial Assistance for the Cancer Patient (also available in Spanish)
The Affordable Care Act: How It Helps People With Cancer and Their Families
Prescription Drug Assistance (also available in Spanish)
What Is COBRA? (also available in Spanish)
Medicare Part D: Things People With Cancer May Want To Know
Children Diagnosed With Cancer: Financial and Insurance Issues
Clinical Trials: State Laws Regarding Insurance Coverage
Americans With Disabilities Act: Information for People Facing Cancer
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Financial Guidance for Cancer Survivors and Their Families: In Treatment (also available in Spanish)
Financial Guidance for Cancer Survivors and Their Families: Off Treatment
Financial Guidance for Cancer Survivors and Their Families: Advanced Illness
Financial Guidance for Families: Coping Financially With the Loss of a Loved One
Medicare Coverage for Cancer Prevention and Early Detection (also available in Spanish)
Financial Guidance for Those With Concerns About Cancer: Can I Be Prepared If Cancer Occurs?
Patient's Bill of Rights (also available in Spanish)
Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act (also available in Spanish)
After Diagnosis: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)
National Organizations and Web Sites*
Along with the American Cancer Society, other sources of information and support include:
Americans with Disabilities Act Information Technical Assistance
Toll-free number: 1-800-514-0301
TTY: 1-800-514-0383
Web site: www.ada.gov
Has publications and answers questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Cancer Legal Resource Center (CLRC)
Toll-free number: 1-866-843-2572 (may need to leave a number for a call back)
TTY: 213-736-8310
Web site: www.cancerlegalresourcecenter.org
Provides free and confidential information and resources on cancer-related legal issues, including health insurance coverage and denial of benefits, to cancer survivors, their families, friends, employers, health care professionals, and others coping with cancer
Department of Health and Human Services
Toll-free number: 1-877-696-6775
Web site: www.hhs.gov
This federal agency is responsible for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services; offers information on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and Indian Health Service (IHS)
Health Insurance Info, Georgetown University Health Policy Institute
Web site: healthinsuranceinfo.net
Offers guides for getting and keeping health insurance that are based on federal and state law
National Cancer Institute
Toll-free number: 1-800-422-6237 (1-800-4-CANCER)
TTY: 1-800-332-8615
Web site: www.cancer.gov
Provides accurate, up-to-date information about cancer for patients, their families, health professionals, and the general public
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
Toll-free number: 1-866-470-6242
Web site: http://naic.org/state_web_map.htm
Has information on how to find your state's Insurance Commissioner, information about insurance and insurance companies, and how to file a consumer complaint with state insurance departments
US Department of Health & Human Services
Web site: www.healthcare.gov
For the most current information on health care laws and how they might affect you
US Department of Labor, Employee Benefits, Security Administration (EBSA)
Toll-free number: 1-866-444-3272 (1-866-444-EBSA)
Web site: www.dol.gov/ebsa
For information on COBRA, FMLA, and HIPAA requirements of employer-based insurance coverage; self-insured health plans; and information for military reservists who must leave their private employer for active duty
No matter who you are, we can help. Contact us anytime, day or night, for information and support. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
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