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Managing Your Health Insurance and Medical Bills

It's important to have health insurance when you or someone in  your family has cancer, and to understand how to manage it. Learn what you need to know here.

Patient Bill of Rights

The Patient Bill of Rights was designed to give patient protections in dealing with health insurance companies. Learn about these protections here.

Keeping Up with Health Insurance During Cancer Treatment

It is important to have health insurance coverage when you have cancer. Here are some important things to know.

Getting Medical Pre-approval or Prior Authorization

Health insurance companies use the prior authorization (pre-approval) process to decide if a medical drug or procedure is needed before it is done. Learn more.

If Your Health Insurance Claim Is Denied

If your health insurance claim is denied, you can appeal the decision – even for things that might be in your health plan’s contract. Learn more.

If You Have Problems Paying a Medical Bill

Sometimes during a serious illness, people may find it hard to pay their medical bills on time. Learn what steps you can take if you are in this situation.

Programs and Resources to Help With Cancer-related Expenses

Other than usual medical bills, there are many other expenses related to cancer treatment. Find programs and resources that can help.

Supplemental Security Income for People with Cancer

People with cancer might be eligible for SSI which pays a monthly benefit to certain adults and children who have limited income and resources. Learn more here.

Social Security Disability Insurance for People with Cancer

Learn how cancer patients may qualify for social security disability insurance which is a benefit earned by people who have worked & paid into Social Security.

Help Paying for Prescription Medicines

If you need help paying for prescription drugs, the prescription assistance programs listed here can help you buy them at discounted prices. Learn more.

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