Contact Us:
- In person: South Lake Union Clinic, Building 1, 3rd Floor, Financial Counseling in the Patient and Family Resource Center
- Call: 206.606.6226, or 800.304.1763, select option 2
- Email: fincounsel@fredhutch.org
- Message Financial Counseling via MyChart
Applications can be returned:
- By mail: Fred Hutch Cancer Center, 825 Eastlake Ave E, Mail Stop G3-650, Seattle, WA 98109
- In person: South Lake Union Clinic, Building 1, 3rd Floor, Financial Counseling in the Patient and Family Resource Center
- Via MyChart
Financial Assistance
Many organizations help patients pay for cancer treatment, medication, and other expenses.
Fred Hutch Cancer Center offers financial assistance to patients based on family need.
Low-income patients may qualify for Medicaid, a public insurance program, or for coverage through the Washington Health Benefit Exchange. A financial counselor can help you apply for financial assistance.
We grant financial assistance for medically necessary services to patients who are at or near the federal poverty level (FPL). Effective July 1, 2022 our policy expands federal poverty level beyond 300% based on dates of service. Assistance is based on family need.
Fred Hutch is committed to ensuring our patients get the hospital care they need regardless of ability to pay for that care. Providing health care to those who cannot afford to pay is part of our mission and state law requires hospitals to provide free and discounted care to eligible patients. You may qualify for free or discounted care based on family size and income, even if you have health insurance.
Directions to apply online:
- Log into MyChart, go to the Billing Summary, then click on Financial Assistance to open the application.
- Complete the required MyChart Supplemental Form (directly below) and upload in your MyChart Financial Assistance application.
MyChart Supplemental Form, English
2024 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines, English
Financial Assistance Policy, English
Covered and Non-Covered Services and Providers, English
Criteria for Tiered Financial Assistance Awards, English
AGB Information Sheet, English
Financial Assistance Policy Summary, English
Financial Assistance Application, English
Financial Assistance Information in Other Languages
Дополнительные инструкции по подаче заявления на получение финансовой помощи в MyChart, Russian
Руководство По Федеральному Уровню Бедности, Russian
Финансовая помощь, Russian
Покрываемые и непокрываемые услуги и поставщики, Russian
Критерии многоуровневой финансовой помощи, Russian
Информационный листок AGB, Russian
Краткое изложение политики финансовой помощи доступным языком, Russian
Инструкции по заполнению формы заявления на получение финансовой помощи, Russian
Instrucciones complementarias de MyChart para solicitud de asistencia económica, Spanish
Directrices Del Nivel Federal De Pobreza, Spanish
Asistencia económica, Spanish
Servicios y proveedores cubiertos y no cubiertos, Spanish
Criterios para la adjudicación de asistencia económica por niveles, Spanish
Hoja de información de AGB, Spanish
Resumen en lenguaje sencillo de la política de asistencia económica, Spanish
Instrucciones para el formulario de solicitud de asistencia económica, Spanish
Hướng Dẫn Bổ Sung Của MyChart Để Nộp Đơn Đăng Ký Nhận Trợ Cấp Tài Chính, Vietnamese
Hướng Dẫn Về Mức Nghèo Liên Bang, Vietnamese
Hỗ trợ Tài chính, Vietnamese
Các dịch vụ và nhà cung cấp được đài thọ và không được đài thọ, Vietnamese
Tiêu chí nhận Hỗ trợ tài chính theo bậc, Vietnamese
Bảng thông tin AGB, Vietnamese
Bản Tóm Tắt Bằng Ngôn Ngữ Đơn Giản Về Chính Sách Hỗ Trợ Tài Chính, Vietnamese
Hướng Dẫn Mẫu Đơn Đăng Ký Nhận Trợ Cấp Tài Chính, Vietnamese
Mga Karagdagang Tagubilin ng MyChart sa Aplikasyon para sa Tulong Pinansyal
Mga Alituntunin Ng Pederal Na Antas Ng Kahirapan)
Patakaran Sa Pinansyal Na Tulong
Mga Sinasaklaw at Hindi Sinasaklaw na Serbisyo at Tagapagkaloob
Mga Pamantayan para sa Naka-tier na Mga Gawad para sa Tulong Pinansyal
Dokumento ng Impormasyon ng AGB
Buod sa Simpleng Wika ng Patakaran sa Tulong Pinansyal
Mga Tagubilin sa Form ng Aplikasyon para sa Tulong Pinansyal
Codsiga Kaalmada Dhaqaale ee Tilmaamaha Dheeraadka ah ee MyChart
Tilmaamaha Heerka Fakhriga Federaalka (FPL)
Kaalmada dhaqaalaha ee
Siyaasada Kaalmada Dhaqaalaha
Heerka Qiimaynta ee Kala sareynta Abaal marinta Kaalmada Maaliyada
Xaashida Macluumaadka AGB
Gunaanadka Macnaha Guud ee Siyaasadda Kaalmada Maaliyadda
Tilmaamaha Foomka Codsiga Kaalmada Dhaqaalaha
Help with Treatment Expenses
These organizations may help you with expenses relating to cancer treatment.
CancerCare is a national nonprofit agency that offers free support, information, financial assistance, and practical help to people with cancer and their loved ones. Financial assistance is given in the form of limited grants for certain treatment expenses.
- Breast cancer: CancerCare has partnered with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to create the Linking A.R.M.S. program, which provides limited financial assistance for hormonal and oral chemotherapy, pain and anti-nausea medication, lymphedema supplies, and durable medical equipment for women with breast cancer.
- Cervical or breast cancer: CancerCare also operates the AVONCares Program for Medically Underserved Women, in partnership with the Avon Foundation. This program provides financial assistance to low-income, underinsured, uninsured, and underserved women throughout the country who need supportive services (such as transportation, childcare, and home care) related to the treatment of breast and cervical cancers. For information, call 800.813.HOPE (4673)
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) offers information and financial aid to patients in significant financial need who have leukemia, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, or multiple myeloma. The LLS Patient Financial Aid web page provides more information about the types of service available, application forms, and eligibility requirements. For information, call 800.955.4572.
Northwest Sarcoma Foundation provides grants up to $500 for people in active treatment for sarcoma. Money can be used for living expenses, transportation, prescriptions, lodging needed to seek care, childcare, medical supplies, and treatments.
Help with Medication Expenses
NeedyMeds is an information source similar to the Yellow Pages. It does not supply medications or financial assistance but helps people find assistance programs and other available resources. The nonprofit organization provides the information at no cost.
The Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief Program provides limited payment assistance for medicine to insured patients who qualify financially and medically. Get more information about the program online, or call 866.512.3861.
Learn More at Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief Program
Some pharmaceutical manufacturers offer patient-assistance programs to help pay for medications. To learn whether a specific drug might be available at reduced cost through such a program, talk with your physician or social worker or visit the drug manufacturer’s website. Most pharmaceutical companies have a section called “patient-assistance programs” on their website.
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) created the Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT) to provide a dedicated search engine that allows users to search for financial assistance resources available to them, their loved ones or patients in their lives through the various biopharmaceutical industry programs available for patients who are eligible.
Help with Housing, Wigs and Other Issues
The American Cancer Society provides free wigs, head coverings, financial referrals, and resources to patients in need. Call 800.ACS-2345 (227.2345) or your local chapter.
The Patient Advocate Foundation provides education, legal counseling, and referrals for cancer patients and survivors concerning managed care, insurance, financial issues, job discrimination, and debt-crisis matters. Call 800.532.5274.
American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) is a nonprofit organization that provides information about many aspects of cancer, including a list of organizations that offer financial assistance to eligible families. Call 800.366.CCCF (2223).
Ronald McDonald House, supported by Ronald McDonald House Charities, provides a “home away from home” for families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at nearby hospitals. Ronald McDonald Houses are temporary residences near the medical facility, where family members can sleep, eat, relax, and find support from other families in similar situations. In return, families are asked to make a donation ranging on average from $5 to $20 per day, but if that isn’t possible, your stay is free. Call 630.623.7048.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can provide information about tax deductions for medical costs that are not covered by insurance policies. Examples include mileage for trips to and from medical appointments, out-of-pocket costs for treatment, prescription drugs, or equipment, and the cost of meals during lengthy medical visits. Your local IRS office, tax consultants, or certified public accountants can determine whether medical costs are tax deductible. Call 800.829.1040.
Community voluntary agencies and service organizations, such as United Way of America, Salvation Army, Lutheran Social Services, Jewish Social Services, and Catholic Charities may offer help. These organizations are listed in your local telephone directory or you may search for them online. Some churches and synagogues may provide financial help or services to their members.
State and local social services agencies can provide help with food, housing, prescription drugs, transportation, and other medical expenses for those who are not eligible for other programs. For information, contact your state or local agency, listed in your local telephone directory, or you may search online.
Resources for International Patients
The International Cancer Information Service Group (ICISG) is an independent international organization whose mission is to provide high quality cancer information services and resources. Cancer information services are available in many countries and they may be able to help locate financial assistance close to where you live. A list of these cancer information services is available on the website or may be requested by writing to the National Cancer Institute Public Inquiries Office, Cancer Information Service, Room 3036A, 6116 Executive Boulevard, MSC 8322, Bethesda, MD 20892-8322, USA.
The International Union Against Cancer (UICC) consists of international cancer-related organizations that may have helpful information about financial assistance. To find a resource in or near your country, you can search the UICC’s membership directory, call + 41 22 809 18 11, or contact the UICC at:
International Union Against Cancer (UICC)
62 Route de Frontenex
1207 Geneva
Switzerland
The National Cancer Institute (NCI), the principal cancer research organization in the United States, has limited information about financial resources for people living outside this country. Call 800.4.CANCER (422.6237).