Financial Support for Metastatic Breast Cancer Care

Hill-Burton free care program

The Hill-Burton program provides hospital, nursing home, and other health facility services to those who are unable to pay, as determined by the U.S. Federal Poverty Guidelines. Approximately 127 facilities throughout the U.S. are part of this program.

To explore the Hill-Burton program, contact the admissions, business, or patient accounts office at a Hill-Burton affiliated facility to find out if you qualify for assistance and whether a facility provides the specific services you need.

National Hill-Burton Hotline:

1-800-638-07421-800-638-0742

Your own life insurance company

If you have paid into a life insurance policy, you may be able to get an early payout. Contact your life insurance policy company directly to determine whether you qualify.

Medicaid/Medicare

Medicaid provides health coverage to eligible low-income adults and is administered by your state, according to federal requirements. Contact your state Medicaid office to determine whether you qualify for the Breast & Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Program, whether your state has a Medically Needy Medicaid program, or if you qualify for another type of coverage.

• Medicaid eligibility for non-disabled adults
• Medicaid eligibility for individuals with disabilities
• Medicaid benefit information
• Searchable directory of state Medicaid departments
• Medicaid assistance information for those 64+
• Medicare contact information

America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)

America’s Health Insurance Plans is the national trade association that represents the health insurance industry, providing fact sheets and issue briefs on a variety of health insurance topics.

Guide to disability income insurance and other useful resources