Complicated insurance plans and the burden of paying for medical care can be overwhelming. To help with this every new NHOH patient will meet with a Patient Account Representative that specializes in financial assistance. This individual will explain the costs associated with care, what insurance will cover, and what is likely to be the patient’s personal financial responsibility.
Prior to your first appointment, a Patient Account Representative or Pre-certification Representative will call to verify your insurance information. Bring your insurance card to your first appointment. It is the patient’s responsibility to notify us of any subsequent changes in insurance coverage.
Some patients, whether uninsured or underinsured, may require additional assistance in planning for the financial aspects of their care. Following your first appointment and meeting with the financial counselor, you will be provided with information regarding available resources for financial assistance and offered guidance in completing the steps necessary to apply for those resources.
We strive to work with each patient to make affording your care as manageable as possible.
Financial Assistance
While New Hampshire Oncology-Hematology does not have an internal financial assistance program, NHOH is dedicated to assist in obtaining grants and other types of assistance for patients to help pay for chemotherapy treatments.
Many manufacturers have copay card programs, if you are not insured with a government insurance carrier. i.e.: Medicare, Medicaid, VA, or Medicare Advantage plan.
For government insured patients, there are grants that are income and diagnosis specific. The below foundations open and close very quickly due to the growing financial need across the country to help cancer patients afford their treatments.
If you are identified as a possible candidate for one of these programs, we would ask that you provide your income information as well as any signatures needed to complete the application timely.
NHOH will also assist with applying directly to the drug manufacturer for free medication. Not all drugs used at NHOH are available free from manufactures. Please check with the financial assistance office to see if you qualify.
Foundations
Cancer Care is the leading national organization dedicated to providing free, professional support services including counseling, support groups, educational workshops, publications, and financial assistance to anyone affected by cancer. https://www.cancercare.org/copayfoundation
· Good Days Good Days is a non-profit advocacy organization that provides resources for lifesaving and life-extending treatments, to lift the burdens of illness that force people to choose between available care and the necessities of everyday life. Mygooddays.org
· The HealthWell Foundation’s mission is to reduce financial barriers to care for underinsured patients with chronic or life-altering diseases. Healthwellfoundation.org
· The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is committed to providing information, resources, and support to those affected by blood cancers. lls.org
· The PAN Foundation (PANF) is dedicated to accelerating access to treatment for those who need it most and empowering patients on their healthcare journeys. PANF provides critical financial assistance for treatment costs, advocates for policy solutions that expand access to care, and delivers education on complex topics—all driven by our belief that everyone deserves access to affordable, equitable healthcare. Panfoundation.org
· The Assistance Fund is an independent charitable patient assistance foundation 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. Tafcares.org
· The Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) is a non-profit organization which provides case management services and financial assistance to Americans with chronic, life threatening and debilitating illnesses. Portal.copays.org