Financial Assistance and Resources
Financial Assistance for Diagnostic Resources
American Breast Cancer Foundation
Financial assistance to women and men for testing.
Bay Area Cancer Connections
Free mammograms and pap smears for women under 40 with limited income and insurance.
Northern California Breast & Cervical Cancer Partnership
Cancer Detection Programs, including free exams – call 800-511-2300.
The Second Opinion
Free second opinions to California adults with cancer diagnosis.
Every Woman Counts — Breast and Cervical Cancer Assistance
Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) offers Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts (CDP: EWC) enrolls eligible women age 40 and older for breast cancer screening and diagnostic services.
The Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts (CDP: EWC) provides free clinical breast exams, mammograms, pelvic exams and Pap tests to California’s underserved women.
1-800-511-2300
Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM
Breast Cancer Screening Information
Do you qualify for free services? You may if you:
- Are 40 years old or older
- Have low income (CDP: EWC Income Criteria form)
- Have medical insurance that does not cover breast cancer screening
- Have a high insurance deductible or co-payment
- Are not getting these services through Medi-Cal or another government-sponsored program
- Live in California
Cervical Cancer Prevention Information
Do you qualify for free services? You may if you:
- Are 25 years old or older
- Have low income (CDP: EWC Income Criteria form)
- Have medical insurance that does not cover cervical cancer prevention screening
- Have a high insurance deductible or co-payment
- Are not getting these services through Medi-Cal or another government-sponsored program
- Live in California
They speak English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean and Vietnamese. If you qualify, you will be referred to participating doctors in your neighborhood. If you don’t qualify, the CDP: EWC representative for your area may know of other low-cost screening programs that might be available to you.
Treatment Information
If you are diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer:
Free treatment is available to all Californians who qualify through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program. Information on this program is available on MediCal’s website or call 1-800-824-0088 to speak with an eligibility specialist.
Financial Assistance for Treatments
You Caring
An online forum to raise money for cancer treatment and living expenses while undergoing cancer treatment.
Breast Cancer Emergency Fund
Helps people in need continue life-extending medical treatments, avoid utility shut-off, prevent eviction and maintain stable housing while they battle breast cancer.
The Pink Fund
Provides financial support to help meet basic needs, decrease stress levels and allow breast cancer patients to focus on healing while improving survivorship outcomes.
Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition
CFAC is a coalition of financial assistance organizations joining forces to help cancer patients experience better health and well-being by limiting financial challenges. Search by zip code to find possible resources in your area.
American Cancer Society
Financial and other extensive resources for cancer patients, phone lines open 24/7. Local office is located at 1451 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95403.
Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program (BCCTP)
Medi-Cal coverage for treatment of breast and cervical cancer.
CCAN program of the California Health Collaborative
Provides help to low-income Californians with limited or no health insurance and breast or cervical cancer diagnosis.
California Paid Family Leave
Workers can get up to 6 weeks of partial pay a year while taking time to care for a sick family member.
CancerCare
Help managing financial concerns. Co-payment financial assistance for treatments and limited transportation and child care aid.
HealthWell Foundation
Assistance with insurance premiums, deductibles and co-payments.
Linking A.R.M.S.
Financial aid for drugs, therapy and equipment. In partnership with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
National Cancer Institute Cancer Information Services
Extensive listing of financial assistance programs for cancer care.
Ovarian Cancer Patient Charity Project, L.L.C.
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Financial assistance available for patients with ovarian cancer.
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Helps people without prescription drug coverage locate drug manufacturers’ assistance programs.
Patient Advocate Foundation
Liaison between patients and insurers, employers and/or creditors.