Listed below are additional resources available in the Twin Cities, as well as several national organizations.
Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Grant - University of MN Cancer Center
Eligible patients: Breast cancer patients in the Twin Cities
Service: Financial assistance toward basic living expenses
Contact: Susan Pappas-Varco - 612-273-6434 spappas-varco@umphysicians.umn.edu
Ann Cummings - 612-273-2151 acummin2@fairview.org
Angel Foundation
Eligible patients: Adult cancer patients in the Twin Cities seven county metro area
Service: Financial assistance toward basic living expenses
Contact: Kelly Theesfeld - 612-627-9000 www.mnangel.org
Lynnda Laubach Breast Cancer Awareness Fund
Eligible patients: Breast Cancer patients in the Twin Cities
Service: Financial assistance toward utilities, rent, mortgage or medical bills not covered by insurance
Contact: Mercy & Unity Nurse Coordinator at 763-236-5623 or Regions at 651-254-4609 or www.TheBreastCancerRide.org
Pay It Forward Fund - Red Wing
Eligible patients: Cancer patients in Red Wing, MN and surrounding area
Service: Financial assistance toward basic living expenses
Contact: Pam Horlitz - 651-385-3302 - phorlit1@redwing.fairview.org
Hope Fund - Cambridge Medical Center
Eligible patients: Patients actively seeking treatment for breast cancer living in Isanti, Chisago, Pine, Mille Lacs or Kanabec Counties
Service: Financial assistance
Contact: Bonnie Gutzkow-Bowman, 763-688-8415, www.cambridgemedicalcenter.com
Open Arms Meals
Eligible patients: Breast cancer patients in the Twin Cities
Service: Meals provided
Contact: 612-872-1152 - www.openarmsmn.org
Sage Minnesota Cancer Screening Program
Eligible patients: Uninsured and underinsured women under the age of 65 with breast and cervical cancer
Service: Free screening and follow-up services
Contact: 888-643-2584 - http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpcd/ccs/mbcccp.htm
MN Department of Human Services
Eligible patients: Breast and cervical cancer patients who have been screened by the Sage Screening Program
Service: Medical Assistance for patients not otherwise eligible for certain categories of Medical Assistance
Contact: Marilyn at 612-596-8910 or visit http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpcd/ccs/ccmain.htm
Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Click here for their library of resources
Cancer Legal Line
Eligible patients: Minnesotans affected by cancer
Service: Pro bono assistance with cancer related legal issues such as disability, employment and estate planning
Contact: Lindy Yokanovich at 651-472-5599, lindy@cancerlegalline.org, www.cancerlegalline.org
You can also visit www.mncancerresources.org for other options in Minnesota
Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Grant - University of MN Cancer Center
Eligible patients: Breast cancer patients in the Twin Cities
Service: Financial assistance toward basic living expenses
Contact: Susan Pappas-Varco - 612-273-6434 spappas-varco@umphysicians.umn.edu
Ann Cummings - 612-273-2151 acummin2@fairview.org
Angel Foundation
Eligible patients: Adult cancer patients in the Twin Cities seven county metro area
Service: Financial assistance toward basic living expenses
Contact: Kelly Theesfeld - 612-627-9000 www.mnangel.org
Lynnda Laubach Breast Cancer Awareness Fund
Eligible patients: Breast Cancer patients in the Twin Cities
Service: Financial assistance toward utilities, rent, mortgage or medical bills not covered by insurance
Contact: Mercy & Unity Nurse Coordinator at 763-236-5623 or Regions at 651-254-4609 or www.TheBreastCancerRide.org
Pay It Forward Fund - Red Wing
Eligible patients: Cancer patients in Red Wing, MN and surrounding area
Service: Financial assistance toward basic living expenses
Contact: Pam Horlitz - 651-385-3302 - phorlit1@redwing.fairview.org
Hope Fund - Cambridge Medical Center
Eligible patients: Patients actively seeking treatment for breast cancer living in Isanti, Chisago, Pine, Mille Lacs or Kanabec Counties
Service: Financial assistance
Contact: Bonnie Gutzkow-Bowman, 763-688-8415, www.cambridgemedicalcenter.com
Open Arms Meals
Eligible patients: Breast cancer patients in the Twin Cities
Service: Meals provided
Contact: 612-872-1152 - www.openarmsmn.org
Sage Minnesota Cancer Screening Program
Eligible patients: Uninsured and underinsured women under the age of 65 with breast and cervical cancer
Service: Free screening and follow-up services
Contact: 888-643-2584 - http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpcd/ccs/mbcccp.htm
MN Department of Human Services
Eligible patients: Breast and cervical cancer patients who have been screened by the Sage Screening Program
Service: Medical Assistance for patients not otherwise eligible for certain categories of Medical Assistance
Contact: Marilyn at 612-596-8910 or visit http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpcd/ccs/ccmain.htm
Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Click here for their library of resources
Cancer Legal Line
Eligible patients: Minnesotans affected by cancer
Service: Pro bono assistance with cancer related legal issues such as disability, employment and estate planning
Contact: Lindy Yokanovich at 651-472-5599, lindy@cancerlegalline.org, www.cancerlegalline.org
You can also visit www.mncancerresources.org for other options in Minnesota
National Resources
Health Well Foundation - Financial help for out-of-pocket medical expenses - 1-800-675-8416
Patient Advocate Foundation - Financial help for medication co-pays - 1-800-512-3861 - www.copays.org
Cancer Cares - Central clearing house to apply for grants to assist with medication costs, transportation, child care and homecare. Phone 1-800-813-4672, option 3, option 2. www.cancercare.org/get_help/assistance/cc_financial.php
Co-Payments Assistance - To qualify for this program, your household income must be less than four times the national poverty level. Phone 1-866-552-6729 www.cancercarecopay.org
Needymed.org - Pharmaceutical assistance programs through drug companies for women who need financial assistance with breast cancer medications (Tamoxifen, Arimidex, etc.)
Cleaning for a Reason - House cleaning service for cancer patients - www.cleaningforareason.org
Auriton Solutions - Helps individuals in immediate financial crisis by providing the education and action plans that can help restore financial balance in their lives, giving them hope for the future. Phone 888-562-4557 - www.auritonnew.org
Health Well Foundation - Financial help for out-of-pocket medical expenses - 1-800-675-8416
Patient Advocate Foundation - Financial help for medication co-pays - 1-800-512-3861 - www.copays.org
Cancer Cares - Central clearing house to apply for grants to assist with medication costs, transportation, child care and homecare. Phone 1-800-813-4672, option 3, option 2. www.cancercare.org/get_help/assistance/cc_financial.php
Co-Payments Assistance - To qualify for this program, your household income must be less than four times the national poverty level. Phone 1-866-552-6729 www.cancercarecopay.org
Needymed.org - Pharmaceutical assistance programs through drug companies for women who need financial assistance with breast cancer medications (Tamoxifen, Arimidex, etc.)
Cleaning for a Reason - House cleaning service for cancer patients - www.cleaningforareason.org
Auriton Solutions - Helps individuals in immediate financial crisis by providing the education and action plans that can help restore financial balance in their lives, giving them hope for the future. Phone 888-562-4557 - www.auritonnew.org
