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Please Help!!! I Need Financial Resources If There Are Any

A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Federal Way, WA

Greetings
I am a single Mother of 2 children and was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma Cancer 2 years ago at the age of 38 years old. Since being diagnosed I have lost all income, my house was foreclosed on, and me and my kids are staying in a Motel which is so dangerous because of the COVID-19 and me being in active Chemotherapy treatment everyday. After this week myself and my kids will be homeless!!! Please.....Please....does anyone know of any financial resources/housing resources I can… read more

February 15, 2021
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Can you contact a government housing agency or Salvation Army or Red Cross they should have resources

February 28, 2021
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Danadd22- im soo sorry you are going through such a hard time along with treatment! Have you checked with any churchs? Health and human services for emergency assistance? Maybe social worker in your oncology department might have information on places that can help.. Lotsa hugs & prayers your way

February 15, 2021
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Danadd22, do you have any friends or family that will let you stay with them? Tell your dr. They may have some connections. Contact the American cancer society. Contact the

(Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators). Call the multiple myeloma support

There is also an African American myeloma support
I don’t have the number but I googled it. They have financial support as well.

I hope you find a place to stay. Keep up your treatment. Your kids need you. Can their father help?

I will pray for you. Keep me posted. 🙏🙏🙏❤️

February 15, 2021
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Certainly! Here are some financial resources that may help with the costs associated with multiple myeloma treatment:

- Health Insurance: Costs for your myeloma treatment will be much more affordable if you have some form of public or private health insurance, including
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- Veterans Affairs Show Full Answer

Certainly! Here are some financial resources that may help with the costs associated with multiple myeloma treatment:

- Health Insurance: Costs for your myeloma treatment will be much more affordable if you have some form of public or private health insurance, including:
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- Veterans Affairs health care
- Individual health insurance through the marketplace
- Job-based health insurance

- Financial Assistance Programs: If you do not have health insurance, or if you have insurance but need further support, you may find resources within your state to help cover medication costs. Some of the programs available include:
- Medicare Savings Programs
- Medicare Extra Help
- State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs
- Patient Access Network Foundation
- The HealthWell Foundation

- Consult a Social Worker or Financial Counselor: Oncology social workers and financial counselors can help connect you with financial aid programs you may be eligible for and offer tips for saving money on medical bills. They will also know of local city and county-based medical aid options for people with a low income and those who are uninsured. Most hospitals and clinics have social workers and financial counselors on staff.

- Patient Advocate Foundation: This organization can help you find financial support you may be eligible for and assist with health insurance claims.

- American Cancer Society: Offers a guide to help you understand your medical insurance and the terms often used.

If you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your oncology health care team to speak with someone in your hospital’s billing department. They may be able to help you apply for financial assistance or a payment plan to ease the burden.

July 29
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

You should be able to draw disability,and also food stamps,talk to ss office,you might get state funds,and country help

April 10, 2021

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