Insurance/Financial

Local Resources

SHIIP

The Louisiana Senior Health Information Program (LaSHIP) helps Medicare beneficiaries better understand their Medicare coverage options and benefits. Counselors help seniors make informed decisions by providing free and unbiased guidance via telephone or face-to-face interactive sessions.
Region: State Wide

National Resources

Celgene Patient Support

If you are on a Celgene drug for your treatment, this portal can help you with information about co-pay assistance and healthcare professionals navigate the challenges of reimbursement. The website features insurance coverage and reimbursement information, tools and resources, and financial resources, including the Celgene free medication program. Celgene Patient Support Specialists can connect patients with organizations that may provide financial assistance for co-pay assistance.

American Cancer Society – Understanding Financial and Legal Matters

They provide information on financial management and the legal rights of cancer patients and their families.

Individual Drug companies

Check with your drug manufacturer to see if they have a copay assistance program that may cover a portion of your drug's cost.

Needy Meds

This site links patients to prescription assistance, low-cost health care facilities, and other financial aid programs for medical needs.

The Assistance Fund

The Assistance Fund is an independent 501(c)(3) organization that helps patients and families facing high medical out-of-pocket costs by providing financial assistance for their copayments, coinsurance, deductibles, and other health-related expenses.

Blood Cancer United

Formerly LLS, Blood Cancer United funds blood cancer research, provides free informaiton and support services to patients and advocates for policies that enhance access to qualify healthcare for blood cancer patients.

My Good Days

Good Days is a national non-profit charitable organization that lifts the burdens of chronic illness through assistance, advocacy, and awareness. They also offer a co-pay relief program.

PAN Foundation

Educational information, online webinars, and live chat sessions with case managers on employment, job retention, and other financial issues. The also offer a co-pay relief program.

Healthwell Foundation

The HealthWell Foundation is a leading non-profit dedicated to improving access to care for America’s underinsured. When health insurance is not enough, we fill the gap by assisting with copays, premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses.

Patient Advocate Foundation

Educational information, online webinars, and live chat sessions with case managers on employment, job retention, and other financial issues. The also offer a co-pay relief program.

Cancer Care

Offers some copay assistance

Triage Cancer

Triage Cancer is a non-profit that offers free events, resources, and materials on insurance, employment, finances, and other topics related to cancer.