Cancer Legal Resource Center www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org/about/cancerlegalresource.cfm

The Cancer Legal Resource Center (CLRC) is a national, joint program of the Disability Rights Legal Center and Loyola Law School of Los Angeles. The CLRC provides free information and resources on cancer-related legal issues to cancer survivors, caregivers, health care professionals, employers, and others coping with cancer.

CancerCare www.cancercare.org

CancerCare a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide free professional help to people with all cancers and their families through counseling, education, information and referral, bereavement services, and direct financial assistance. 800.813.HOPE

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMMS) www.cms.hhs.gov/home/medicaid.asp

Administers the Medicare program and works in partnership with the states to administer Medicaid, the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), and health insurance portability standards. CMMS works closely with the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide information about Medicare to beneficiaries applying for, or currently receiving, retirement or disability benefits at local SSA district offices.

Chronic Disease Fund  www.cdfund.org

Chronic Disease Fund is a charitable organization helping patients with chronic disease, cancers or life-altering conditions obtain the expensive medications they need.

The HealthWell Foundation  www.healthwellfoundation.org

The HealthWell Foundation is a non-profit that is committed to addressing the needs of individuals with insurance who cannot afford their copayments, coinsurance, and premiums for important medical treatments.

National Cancer Institute

www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/learning/laws-about-clinical-trial-costs

The Web site at NCI provides information about which states require health plans to cover patient care costs for clinical trials.

NeedyMeds.com www.needymeds.com

NeedyMeds is a nonprofit with the mission of helping people who cannot afford medicine or health care costs. The information at NeedyMeds is available anonymously and free of charge.

Patient Advocate Foundation www.patientadvocate.org

A national nonprofit organization that serves as an active liaison between patients and their insurers, employers, and/or creditors to resolve insurance, job discrimination, and/or debt crisis matters related to their diagnosis. It seeks to safeguard patients through effective mediation, assuring access to care, maintenance of employment, and preservation of financial stability. 800.532.5274

Partnership for Prescription Assistance www.pparx.org

The Partnership for Prescription Assistance brings together America's pharmaceutical companies, doctors, other health care providers, patient advocacy organizations, and community groups to help qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need through the public or private program that's right for them. 888.4PPA.NOW

Social Security www.ssa.gov

Provides a monthly income for eligible elderly and disabled individuals. Information on eligibility, coverage, and how to apply for benefits is available from the Social Security Administration.

United Way www.liveunited.org

Local United Ways create long-lasting community change by addressing the underlying causes of the most significant local issues. Common focus areas include helping children and youth achieve their potential, promoting financial stability and independence, and improving people’s health.