CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation

CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation is sponsored by CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation. The CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation provides financial assistance to people with cancer to help cover the costs of their prescribed treatments.

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In Memory / Honor of Gifts Become a Corporate Partner Cancer Care Co-Payment Assistance Foundation We help people with cancer overcome financial access and treatment barriers by assisting them with co-payments for their prescribed treatments. We offer easy-to-access, same-day approval over the phone and online. To support those in need, please consider donating to our foundation .

Co-Payment Assistance Funds Co-Payment Assistance Funds For Health Care Professionals Financial Assistance Funds Co-Payment Assistance Funds Below is an up-to-date list of the assistance available for each cancer diagnosis (this may change depending on available funding, so please check back for current status). Select an open fund below to view eligibility criteria.

If a fund status is closed, you can click on the fund and register to receive an email notification when the fund re-opens. Contact us with any questions at 866-55-COPAY (866-552-6729) or [email protected] . Not currently open for new enrollments Created, fund has been created and approved by our Board of Directors.

Cancer Care is seeking donations to allow us to open the fund and begin assisting Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm Cancer-Related Pain Management Cancer Care CAR-T Caregiver Assistance Fund Cancer Care Caregiver Financial Assistance Fund(s) Cancer Care Clinical Trial Financial Assistance Fund CancerCare Gets You There - Transportation Assistance Fund(s) Chemotherapy Induced Neutropenia Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Metastatic Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Metastatic Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma Metastatic Prostate Cancer Metastatic Skin Cancer - Non Melanoma Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (PNET) Uterine/Endometrial Cancer If we do not have funding for your type of cancer, our co-payment specialists will provide you with information about other patient assistance programs, support services and additional resources that may be helpful.

We recommend using Google Chrome browser to avoid possible issues. 866-55-COPAY (866-552-6729) Can I apply for assistance online? Yes.

You, or a representative on your behalf, can enroll online . You will need to have the following information available when you apply online: Health insurance provider Treating physician’s name Please note, when you apply online, we will attempt to verify your income through an electronic income verification process. As part of our compliance program, you may be asked to submit additional income verification.

Please review our Financial Audit Policy . Can I return my forms and information via email or fax? Yes.

You may return by email ( [email protected] ) or by fax (212-601-9760). For faster processing, please download and use our fax cover sheet. Do you need anything from my physician?

You can proceed with the online enrollment today and self report your diagnosis. However, as part of our ongoing compliance requirements, the patient’s diagnosis must be verified by the treating physician within 90 days from your grant start date. Download Physician Verification Form » How do I check the status of my application?

Online: Check your enrollment status and fund balance . To check the status of a patient approved for assistance prior to January 20, 2026 , please visit our OLD portal by clicking on the link below or you can copy and paste the link into your web browser. https://portal.

cancercarecopay. org/api/PatientStatus/VerifyStatus . Phone: by calling 866-552-6729 If I am approved, how long will I be enrolled?

You are enrolled for up to one year from the time you are approved. How can I reapply for assistance? If your status with CCAF has remained active throughout the year, you will receive a renewal notice in the mail 60 days before the date your grant ends, with instructions for reapplying for continued assistance.

If funds are no longer available, we will notify you and provide you with resources to other foundations and organizations that may be able to help. What if a fund status is closed? Do you offer a waitlist?

We do not offer a waitlist. We do offer you an option to register to receive an email notification when a fund re-opens. Do I qualify?

What are the eligibility criteria? To qualify for assistance, you must meet CCAF financial, medical and insurance criteria. Please review eligibility criteria by selecting a specific diagnosis on our Covered Diagnoses chart .

What are the income requirements? Individuals or families with an adjusted gross income of up five times the federal poverty level may qualify for assistance ( view the Federal Poverty Guidelines ). Income verification is required as part of the application process.

CCAF understands that cancer is an expensive illness and the family income can change drastically due to a cancer diagnosis. If your income is over our criteria, please call and discuss your specific financial situation with one of our co-payment specialists. If we are unable to assist you, we may be able to provide you with other vital resources and support services.

Cancer Care Co-Payment Assistance Foundation has limited resources and eligibility is determined based on financial need. Therefore, we must verify your income to determine if you are eligible for assistance within the guidelines of a particular fund. Can I get a list of the diagnoses you cover?

Yes. You can view our Covered Diagnoses chart . Please keep in mind that available funding may change, so check the website regularly for updates.

Do uninsured patients qualify for help? No. CCAF is only able to assist insured individuals who need help paying the co-payment cost of their treatments. However, our co-payment specialists can refer you to other resources that may be able to help, including drug company patient assistance programs and state prescription programs.

PhRMA’s Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT) is helpful for people without insurance. If I have Medicare Part D, can I still apply? Yes.

Cancer Care Co-Payment Assistance Foundation can assist you if you meet all other medical and financial criteria. This assistance will count toward your true out-of-pocket costs (TrOOP) to reach the Medicare Part D annual CAP. Please check for specific insurance eligibility requirements for each fund .

If you have a low income (up to 150% of the federal poverty level) with limited assets and are enrolled in a Medicare Part D plan, you may be eligible for Low Income Subsidy (LIS) assistance. If you qualify for LIS, your out-of-pocket expenses will be less. You can find out if you qualify by calling 800-772-1213 or by visiting the Medicare website .

Do you only assist Medicare patients? We have certain funds that are limited to patients insured through a federal health insurance program such as Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE. We also have funds that accept all types of insurance coverage both private and public insurance.

Please view specific diagnosis fund eligibility with insurance types noted . Must I live in the United States? You must be either a U.S. citizen or a legal resident residing in the United States or U.S. territories.

Does my approval cover treatments I’ve already had? CCAF will consider retroactive reimbursement for first time applicants actively receiving a covered treatment. Our retroactive assistance will only consider dates of service within 60 days prior to the date we approve the application .

Conditional approvals are not eligible for retroactive coverage. How do I contact the Cancer Care Co-Payment Assistance Foundation (CCAF)? You, or a representative on your behalf, can contact CCAF by calling 866-55-COPAY (866-552-6729) .

Co-payment specialists are available from 9 a. m. –7 p.

m. (EST) Monday through Thursday, and 9 a. m.

–5 p. m. (EST) on Friday.

How do I check the status of a payment? Online: With an account through our CoPay Connect™ Patient portal . Once logged in, you will be able to view claims submitted and paid to your healthcare providers.

If you don’t have an account you can register to create one. Phone: By calling 866-552-6729 (select option 4). Co-payment specialists are available from 9 a.

m. –7 p. m.

(EST) Monday through Thursday, and 9 a. m. –5 p.

m. (EST) on Friday. What happens if Cancer Care Co-Payment Assistance Foundation no longer has funds to support my type of cancer during the period of my grant?

If CCAF has to close a fund while you are receiving assistance, you will be notified 60 days before the date your grant ends. We will make every effort to provide you with other resources. Can my grant be ended without my knowledge?

We must see that you are using your grant. You will receive a letter from us after 90 days of inactivity letting you know that your grant status is in jeopardy. If we do not hear from you and there is still not activity at 120 days from the date your grant started we will have to cancel your grant (See your award letter).

If this happens and you still require assistance, your case will be re-evaluated based on available funding at that time. What happens if I use up my funds during my grant year? When approved, you are awarded an initial grant amount.

If the initial grant amount is exhausted before the grant end date, a request for additional funds can be submitted. Read our Request for Additional Funds policy » Can you refer me to other patient assistance programs? Yes.

You or a representative on your behalf can contact Cancer Care Co-Payment Assistance Foundation by calling 866-55-COPAY (866-552-6729). Co-payment specialists are available from 9 a. m.

–7 p. m. (EST) Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.

m. –5 p. m.

(EST) on Friday. They can refer you to other resources that may help such as drug company patient assistance programs and state prescription programs. PhRMA’s Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT) is helpful for individuals without insurance.

What services can you provide through Cancer Care ? Professional oncology social workers provide free emotional and practical support for people with cancer, caregivers, loved ones and the bereaved. All Cancer Care services are delivered by professional oncology social workers and are completely free of charge.

Learn more >> Do you cover the entire co-payment or just certain treatments? CCAF has funding to cover co-payment, coinsurance and deductibles for chemotherapy or targeted treatment medications only. Any charges for scans, radiation, lab work are not covered by the co-payment assistance program; however, CancerCare may offer limited financial grants which may help go towards the cost of other treatments.

Does Cancer Care Co-Payment Assistance Foundation provide insurance premium assistance? CCAF does not currently have funding to help with insurance premiums. How much financial assistance does Cancer Care Co-Payment Assistance Foundation provide?

When a patient is approved they are awarded an initial grant amount. The initial grant amount varies by fund (see disease fund specific page for initial grant amount). At the time of approval, patients are awarded an initial grant amount.

This amount is based on the average utilization within a specific disease fund for a full twelve-month period. Patients who use the entire initial grant prior to their award end date, can request additional funds up to the program CAP. Receipt of additional funds is NOT conditioned upon a patient’s choice of provider or treatment.

Patients are free at any time to switch providers, practitioners, suppliers or medications within the Cancer Care Co-Payment Assistance Foundation list of approved treatments for a specific diagnosis without affecting the continued eligibility for assistance. For some funds, the initial grant and the program CAP are the same amount.

Patients who request additional funds may be required to submit documentation such as an explanation of benefits (EOB) from their insurance provider to ensure they still meet the eligibility requirements of the program. NO FUNDS BEYOND THE PROGRAM CAP ARE AVAILABLE.

If a patient reaches the program CAP before their award end date, they are not eligible for additional funding until after their grant expires and they go through the re-enrollment process. What if my pharmacy is not a participating pharmacy, or if I am taking an infused therapy? The foundation does not limit a patient’s choice of therapy or provider.

We are able to work with all providers with our convenient Single Use Credit Card payment or Pharmacy prescription benefit card which are accepted by most providers. Where does Cancer Care Co-Payment Assistance Foundation get its funding? CCAF receives funding from individuals and corporate sponsors, including pharmaceutical companies and foundations.

If you are interested in making a donation or becoming a corporate sponsor, please visit Support Us . Questions? Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or contact us by: 866-55-COPAY (866-552-6729) Monday to Thursday: 9 a.

m. –7 p. m.

(EST) Friday: 9 a. m. –5 p.

m. (EST) For faster processing, please download and use our fax cover sheet . Cancer Care Co-Payment Assistance Foundation 485 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor Cancer Care is the leading national organization dedicated to providing free, professional support services including resource navigation, counseling, support groups, educational workshops, publications and financial assistance to anyone affected by cancer.

All Cancer Care services are provided by oncology social workers and world-leading cancer experts. In 2008, in response to an overwhelming need by insured patients facing high co-pays, deductibles and coinsurance for prescribed treatments, we launched the Cancer Care Co-Payment Assistance Foundation (CCAF) .

CCAF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to removing insurance barriers by helping qualified patients afford the co-payments, coinsurance and deductibles for prescribed cancer treatments. Christine Verini , Chief Executive Officer John Rutigliano, CPA , Senior Vice President/Chief Financial and Compliance Officer Michele McCourt , Executive Director of the Cancer Care Co-Payment Assistance Foundation Paul M.

Friedman , President Retired, Guggenheim Securities LLC Loretta Moseman , Treasurer Retired, Citi Deputy Treasurer/CBNA Treasurer, Citibank NA Treasury Alton (Josh) B.

Kremer , MD, PhD, Secretary Retired, Chief Clinical Officer and Chief Medical Officer of the Oncology Business Group, Eisai R James Bigglestone , Trustee Head of Business and Capital Development, Engineers Gate Eve Costopoulos , Trustee Retired, Special Counsel, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, New York Walter M. Steppacher IV , Trustee Retired, Managing Director, JP Morgan Chase & Co.

You may download Cancer Care Co-Payment Assistance Foundation’s financial statements in Adobe PDF format. To request a printed copy or to inquire about financial statements not seen here, please contact us.

Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Report Fiscal Year 2024 Audit Report Fiscal Year 2023 Audit Report Fiscal Year 2022 Audit Report Fiscal Year 2025 IRS Form 990 Fiscal Year 2024 IRS Form 990 Fiscal Year 2023 IRS Form 990 Fiscal Year 2022 IRS Form 990 Learn more about Cancer Care Co-Payment Assistance Foundation and compliance » Watch our Executive Director, Michele McCourt, share how important it is to her to help people access the care they need.

"I need to tell you what a wonderful job you are doing and just how grateful I am for the assistance you were able to provide for me. If I did not receive the help you gave me, I do not know what I would have done." —Rick C.

"I am so grateful and thankful for your help at this critical time in my life. There are no words that fully describe the deep appreciation I feel for your foundation and the hope that it inspires in me and, I believe, in all patients that you touch." —Mildred Jane B.

For Health Care Professionals Cancer Care Co-Payment Assistance Foundation (CCAF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to removing barriers by helping qualified patients afford the co-payments, coinsurance and deductibles for prescribed cancer treatments. To qualify for assistance, patients must meet certain financial, medical and insurance criteria. The funds are disease specific.

The patient’s primary cancer diagnosis must match our fund definition and the medication prescribed must be to treat the primary diagnosis. As part of our ongoing compliance requirements, the patient’s diagnosis must be verified by the treating physician within 75 days from the patient’s grant start date. Download Physician Verification Form » CoPay Connect™ : Cancer Care offers a secure and efficient patient and provider portal.

CoPay Connect™ provides an enhanced experience for both patients and professionals to enroll for assistance, review grant balances, submit and review claim information and manage portal users. To register and create an account go online to portal. copayconnect.

org and register as a Medical Office Employee or Pharmacy Employee . You will need to have the NPI number associated with your medical/pharmacy facility .

Important Note : the first person from your Facility to register will be vetted by Cancer Care and then designated as the Administrator for your Facility – please discuss within your organization who will be your designated Primary Administrator (Admin User) and have that person register first. Once an Admin User has been established, subsequent Portal Users can register independently.

The Admin User will receive a notification to approve any additional users. The Admin User has the ability to: Add/edit a new Location for your Facility. Manage Contacts (Portal Users) Add, edit or disable additional Portal Users for facilities you manage.

Associate a Contact (Portal User) to a Location ( ie. Mary Smith is a billing coordinator to multiple office locations ). Designate additional Admin Users.

Check patient enrollment status View patient grant balance View claims associated with your facility Upload patient related documents You do not need to be a registered user to do the following: Check patient enrollment status View patient grant balance Can I receive correspondence on behalf of my patient? Yes. When asked to provide the patient’s email, please DO NOT put your email .

During the enrollment process we ask if a copy of all current and future correspondence should be sent to an additional email? Saying yes will ask for the email address. You should have patient consent to be able to receive and send documents on behalf of the patient.

How can I check on the status of my patient’s application? Online: Check your enrollment status and fund balance . You will need to have the patient’s Care Program Enrollee # (CPE) which can be found on the award letter, last name, diagnosis, date of birth and the year of the grant was awarded.

Phone: by calling 866-552-6729. To check the status of a patient approved for assistance prior to January 20, 2026, please visit our OLD portal by clicking on the link below or you can copy and paste the link into your web browser. https://portal.

cancercarecopay. org/api/PatientStatus/VerifyStatus My patient signed a patient consent form to allow me to apply for financial assistance on their behalf, can I consent to the online income verification process? Yes, as long as you have a signed consent form from the patient, you can enroll that patient for assistance and consent to the online income verification process.

Please note, as part of our compliance program, your patient may be asked to submit additional income verification. Please review our Financial Audit Policy . How can we bill your foundation?

Infusion Claims : Through our CoPay Connect™ patient portal, providers can create an account and submit claims by uploading documentation such as an itemized statement from the provider, a HCFA 1500 or CMS-1500 form or an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from the insurance provider . Payment can be requested as check in the mail to the provider or a single use virtual credit card.

If not able to upload documents, invoices along with an EOB can be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed to the foundation at Cancer Care Co-Payment Assistance Foundation 485 Madison Ave. , 10th Fl. For faster processing, please download and use our fax cover sheet.

Pharmacy Claims : Cancer Care offers a pharmacy card with RxBin, PCN and Group number for claims adjudication with specialty and retail pharmacy providers. CCAF will consider retroactive reimbursement for first time applicants actively receiving a covered treatment. Our retroactive assistance will only consider dates of service within 60 days prior to the date we approve the application.

Conditional approvals are not eligible for retroactive coverage . To request a credit card payment for a patient enrolled for assistance before January 20, 2026, please use link to Request ACP Payment through our OLD portal . How can I appeal a rejected claim?

The Foundation covers all products, including generic or bioequivalent drugs as prescribed by the treating physician to treat the primary cancer diagnosis as long as: The medication has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and indicated for the diagnosis Is classified as a chemotherapy or targeted treatment medication including Immunotherapy, to treat the primary cancer diagnosis NCCN Compendia Recommended Covered by the patient’s primary insurance provider The Foundation updates its list of covered treatments as soon as a new drug approval is announced.

If the medication that was denied meets the criteria listed above or it is a new drug approval or indication that should be included on our list of approved treatments, please call the foundation and speak with a Co-payment Specialist. Can my patient’s grant be terminated after an approval has been granted? Claims must be submitted to CCAF within 90 days from the award effective date or the award will be terminated.

As the need for co-payment assistance continues to rise, CCAF cannot keep funds reserved for an individual beyond 90 days from the award’s effective date. Delay or significant lapse in claims submitted can also result in termination of an award. If this happens and your patient still requires assistance, the case will be re-evaluated based on funding availability at that time.

What if my patient’s grant runs out during his/her enrollment year? When approved, patients are awarded an initial grant amount. If the initial grant amount is exhausted before the grant end date, a request for additional funds can be submitted.

Read our Request for Additional Funds policy » If my patient’s application is denied, how can we appeal? CCAF understands that cancer is an expensive illness and family income can change drastically due to a cancer diagnosis. If your patient’s income is over our criteria, please have the patient call to discuss his/her specific financial situation with one of our co-payment specialists.

A decision may be overturned as long as documentation to support the appeal is provided and funding remains available. If we are still unable to provide assistance through our foundation, we may be able to provide other resources and support services. Do you provide a list of disease states and their corresponding ICD-10 codes?

Yes, we have compiled a complete list of disease states and ICD-10 codes for your convenience . Cancer Care Co-Payment Assistance Foundation (CCAF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and a Type I supporting organization to Cancer Care , Inc. Since 2008, the foundation has operated in compliance with OIG guidance and IRS rules and regulations.

The foundation received its OIG opinion 07-11 in September 2007 and modification in November 2015. The foundation is governed by its Board of Directors who are independent and not affiliated with any Donors to the foundation. Financial Statements and Audit Reports View current covered cancer diagnoses » To learn more about our capabilities, please contact our foundation’s Executive Director, Michele McCourt at [email protected] .

Learn more about Cancer Care Co-Payment Assistance Foundation and compliance » Interested in supporting Cancer Care Co-Payment Assistance Foundation? "Thank you for all your assistance and all of your help . Without you, I wouldn't be here."

Watch Thomasina's video >> "I cannot find the words to adequately express my gratitude for your financial assistance. Because of you, I was able to obtain my chemotherapy and have a huge financial burden lifted. Your foundation is so needed and very appreciated by myself and so many other people going through this."

—J. L. , Highland Village, TX "Your assistance helped me to focus on my treatments with less worries over medical billing and costs."

Founded in 1944, Cancer Care ® is the leading national organization providing free, professional support services and information to help people manage the emotional, practical and financial challenges of cancer. In 2008, Cancer Care established the Cancer Care Co-Payment Assistance Foundation (CCAF).

CCAF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to removing insurance barriers by helping qualified patients afford the co-payments, coinsurance and deductibles in order to access cancer treatments as prescribed by his/her physician. Since inception, the foundation has always operated in full compliance and best practices with its advisory opinion (07-11) as modified for administering a co-payment assistance foundation.

To ensure ongoing compliance, on November 18, 2019, the Board of Directors of the Cancer Care Co-Payment Assistance Foundation adopted a formal compliance program. For more information, please click on the links below. Cancer Care Co-Pay Compliance Program Overview Cancer Care Co-Pay Code of Conduct CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation has always operated in full compliance and best practices with its advisory opinion.

Financial Assistance Funds In addition to our Co-Payment Assistance Funds, we are also creating funds for the following: Cancer Care Clinical Trial Financial Assistance Fund Cancer Care Caregiver Financial Assistance Fund Cancer Care Gets You There - Transportation Assistance Fund Cancer Care CAR-T Caregiver Assistance Fund We've compiled our downloadable forms and documents that may be used in applying for co-payment assistance: Physician Verification Form Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Guidelines Cancer Care Fax Cover Sheet