PATIENT SUPPORT - Financial Assistance Programs

LOCAL

CMS/County Medical Service
A San Diego County funded medical insurance program for adult residents who meet the financial and age criteria between 21-64 years old.
858-492-4444 or 760-471-9660 ( North County)

SDGE Medical Baseline Allowance
To help people with special health needs, SDG&E offers medical baseline allowances that provide additional regulated utility charges at the baseline rate, which can help keep energy costs down. (More ...)

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

CCAN
A no cost, statewide program for residents of California who are uninsured or underinsured with an existing insurance policy that has a deductible/co-pay/premium of more than $750. (More...)

Medi-cal
A state-funded medical insurance program for legal residents of California under 21 years of age and over 65 years of age. Legal residents who have minor dependents living in the home may also apply.

Medi-cal for Breast & Cervical Cancer Treatment
The Dept. of Health & Human Services authorizes immediate Medi-cal benefits to patients with active cases of breast and cervical cancer who meet the financial and residential criteria. Please contact Moores Cancer Center Patient Service Representative, Leticia Marquez at 858-822-6177 for assistance.

MRMIP
California Major Risk Medical Insurance, a 36-month health plan for Californians who are unable to obtain market insurance or Medicare coverage.
916-324-4695

FEDERAL

Medicare
A health insurance program for people age 65 and older. Some people under age 65 with disabilities may also qualify. Medicare has two parts. Part A covers hospital stays, skilled nursing facility, home health care, hospice care, and blood. Part B covers doctor's services and outpatient care.
Social Security Administration - 800-772-1213

National Cancer Institute - Fact Sheet
A variety of financial and other helpful resources; available in English and Spanish.

PRIVATE

CancerCare Assist & Sponsored Programs
Financial grants for expenses for other than basic living expenses. Covered expenses would include home care, child care, transportation, pain medication, chemotherapy and radiation.
800-813-4673 (HOPE)
   - AVONCares
     Limited financial assistance for or transportation, home care, and child care services for women with      breast, cervical and ovarian cancers.
   - Rubin Special Assistance Program
     Limited financial assistance for residents of San Diego and Imperial Counties.
   - Sanofi
     Limited financial assistance for people with colon cancer for homecare, childcare, transportation, pain      medication and colostomy supplies.

Consumer Center For Health Education & Advocacy
Health insurance counseling on all types of health care and public assistance programs.
619-744-0935 or 877-734-3258

Leukemia/Lymphoma Society
Annual financial grants up to $500 reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses related to your cancer treatment.
800-215-1098 (San Diego/Hawaii Chapter)
800-955-4572 (National)

Novartis
Patient Assistance Program (PAP) provides assistance to patients experiencing financial hardship who have no third party insurance coverage for their medicines. Online applications available.

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)
Provides education, legal counseling, issues, job discrimination, and debt crisis matters.
800-532-5274

Reach Out Project
A medical referral program linking the uninsured with physicians who provide medical care for cash.
619-299-3122 or 858-467-1893