Having cancer can be stressful and can impact many aspects of your life – including your financial situation. Cancer treatment can cause or add to financial hardship if you need to reduce your work hours or stop working, or if you have more bills to pay.
If you're worried about being able to pay for non-medical expenses such as short-term places to stay, food, utilities, parking, transportation, or have other barriers to getting cancer care, our dedicated resource specialists can help by identifying resources available for our adult patients. Certain financial requirements may apply. To discuss your options, call the Adult Resource Office at 617-632-3301 (press option 2).
If you prefer to speak in a language other than English, please first call Interpreter Services at 617-632-3673, or you may request that a resource specialist include an interpreter in your discussion.
Additional Financial Support at Dana-Farber
Dealing with insurance and bills can be stressful, especially when you're focused on your health. Below is a selection of services that can offer additional help.
Insurance and Billing Questions: For questions regarding health coverage, price estimates, or payment plans, our financial counselors are available to assist you. For billing inquiries or concerns about medical expenses, the Billing Solutions department can discuss options including the Patient Financial Assistance Program. For further details on both services, see our Insurance and Financial Information.
Emotional Support: Managing the financial side of cancer can be challenging. Our Adult Psychosocial Care team is available to provide emotional support.
Medication Costs: Worried about medication expenses? Our Pharmacy Resource specialists can help you explore financial assistance programs.
Free Financial Advice: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Financial Planning Association of Massachusetts have partnered to offer free, short-term financial advice to cancer patients and their immediate family members who are facing financial challenges. Coaches can discuss a variety of topics including estate planning, budgeting, managing debt, cash flow, taxes, government benefits, insurance, investments, retirement issues, and more. To learn more about this complimentary program, reach out to a resource specialist by calling 617-632-3301 (press option 2).
We're here to support you every step of the way.
Commonly Requested Resources
- Short-Term Places to Stay During Treatment
- Short Term Accommodations List
- Directions and Parking information for Dana-Farber locations
- Free Flight Resources
Looking for help for younger patients?
Our Pediatric Resource Program helps eligible families access concrete support for children receiving cancer treatment.