Financial and Insurance Matters

by American Cancer Society

This resource explains how cancer may cause financial hardship for people, what to do if experiencing financial problems, and things to know about the cost of your cancer treatment. It provides information on health insurance options, including types of health insurance plans, getting health insurance at work, keeping health insurance after leaving your job, and government-funded programs (when you can't get insurance at work). It also discusses managing your health insurance and medical bills, what do if your health insurance claim is denied, what to do if you have problems paying a medical bill, and help paying for prescription medicines. In addition, information on health insurance laws is provided.