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 Both Financial and Transportation assistance available

Policy Guidelines

The New York Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization which offers financial assistance grants for non-medical expenses to qualifying patients who are under care for a cancer diagnosis in New York State. The Foundation strives to relieve some of the financial burden patients face so they may focus on their treatment and healing.

Do I Qualify?

2025 Poverty Guidelines for the 48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia

PERSONS IN FAMILY - POVERTY​ GUIDELINE 400%

1-$62,600

2-$84,600

3-$106,600

4-$128,600

5-$150,600

6-$172,600

7-$194,600

8-$216,600

How Do I Get Approved?

Submit the following documents to The New York Cancer Foundation as these documents are essential for processing your application.

 The required documents for the applicant:

• Complete this application. Please be sure to sign page 5.
• Copy of a Driver License or Non-Driver License.
• Provide a letter signed by your oncologist on letterhead stating the cancer diagnosis.

 The required documents for the applicant’s, as well as for the spouse or significant other:

• Provide all pages of the statement(s) for the following accounts from last month’s: savings, checking, stocks, credit unions, certificates of deposit (CD’s), etc.
• Documents regarding current income. See below for examples.

Please provide the one(s) that apply to your family income:

• Two (2) most recent pay stubs.
• A copy of the Award Letter that shows the Social Security benefits.
• Copy of Workers' Compensation benefits.
• Benefits for short-term and long-term disability.
• Pension account statement.
• Documents that show the amount and source of government income assistance, such as public assistance and SNAP benefits.
• A full report of the money you received from Unemployment Insurance.
• Additional Sources of Revenue (such as Property Leasing, Spousal Support, etc.).

**Once all documents are received we will be able to review the application for Board Approval.**

How can I send my application?

 Mailing Address:

Email Address:

hope@nycancerfoundation.org

Fax Number:

(631) 569-8519

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 Once I am approved, what should I expect?

Once I am approved, what bills can I receive assistance with?

• Rent/Mortgage payments (patient must be lessee or homeowner)
• Utility payments (water, sewer, electric, etc.)
• Phone payment (landline or mobile)
• Cable or Internet payments
• Car insurance or payment
• Storage Unit payment
• Life insurance/ Homeowner's insurance/ Renter's insurance
• Property Tax

What bills does the New York Cancer Foundation NOT assist with?

How are the bills paid?

Once I am approved, how does the transportation grant work?

• The New York Cancer Foundation provides transportation assistance through Uber Health for up to $750.
• The applicant will need to call us to set up their ride.Rides are only permitted to and from oncology-related appointments.
• Please call us 1-3 days prior to any oncology-related appointments in order to schedule transportation in a timely manner.
• You will receive notifications and updates regarding your rides through Uber Health over text and landline as they are scheduled.

What are the office hours for the New York Cancer Foundation?

​Once the application is filled out, please email the application and all documents to hope@nycancerfoundation.org. ​For any additional questions, please contact the Foundation at 1-833.588.6923.

**Once all documents are received we will be able to review the application for Board Approval.**

​Please allow up to 6 weeks for application review and payment processing.