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Both Financial and Transportation assistance available

Policy Guidelines

The New York Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization offering financial assistance grants for non-medical expenses to qualifying patients with a cancer diagnosis in New York State. Our goal is to ease financial burdens so patients can focus on healing.

Do I Qualify?

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must have a cancer diagnosis
• Must live in New York State
• Income must be ≤ 400% of the National Poverty Guideline
• Liquid assets must be ≤ $12,500 total (patient and household)

2025 Poverty Guidelines for the 48 Contiguous States

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:

Required documents for applicant:

• Completed and signed application
• Copy of driver or non-driver ID
• Letter from oncologist confirming diagnosis

Required documents for applicant and spouse/significant other:

• Full statements from last month (checking, savings, stocks, etc.)
• Income documentation

Examples of income documentation:

• Two recent pay stubs
• Social Security award letter
• Workers' compensation benefits
• Disability benefits (short or long term)
• Pension statement
• Public assistance/SNAP proof
• Unemployment benefit statement
• Other income (rental, spousal support, etc.)

**Once all documents are received, we will review your application for Board Approval.**

How can I send my application?

Mail:
New York Cancer Foundation
20 Ramsey Road
Shirley, NY 11967

Email:
hope@nycancerfoundation.org

Fax:
(631) 569-8519

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Once I am approved, what should I expect?

• You’ll be contacted via phone or email
• We’ll review bills eligible for assistance
• Bills submitted by Tuesday are paid by week’s end
• You can reapply 12 months after approval

What bills are eligible?

• Rent or mortgage
• Utilities (water, electric, etc.)
• Phone, cable, internet
• Car insurance or payment
• Storage unit fees
• Life, home, or renter’s insurance
• Property tax

What bills are not covered?

• Medical or credit card bills
• Co-payments
• Tuition
• Streaming or newspaper subscriptions

How are bills paid?

• Checks are mailed directly to the biller. No payments go to patients.

How does transportation assistance work?

• We offer Uber Health rides up to $750
• Rides must be for oncology appointments
• Call 1–3 days in advance to schedule
• You’ll get updates via text or landline

Office Hours

• Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM

DOWNLOAD OUR APPLICATION OR APPLY ONLINE TODAY!

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After completing your application, email it and all supporting documents to hope@nycancerfoundation.org. For questions, call 1-833-588-6923.

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