The financial burden of cancer treatment can be overwhelming for patients and their families. As healthcare professionals, you play a crucial role in connecting your patients with resources that can ease this burden. The Cancer Care Co-Payment Assistance Foundation (CCAF), a dedicated non-profit organization, stands as a vital ally in this fight, offering a patient assistance program specifically designed to help individuals manage the out-of-pocket expenses associated with cancer care.
Co-payment assistance satisfaction pie chart
CCAF’s patient assistance program focuses on a critical aspect of healthcare costs: co-payments, coinsurance, and deductibles. These expenses, while often necessary, can create significant barriers to accessing prescribed cancer treatments. Recognizing this challenge, CCAF provides financial aid to eligible patients, ensuring that cost does not prevent them from receiving the care they need. In fact, 93% of healthcare providers who have utilized CCAF’s services report satisfaction with the program, highlighting its effectiveness and ease of use.
Eligibility and How to Enroll Your Patients
To ensure funds reach those who need them most, CCAF has established clear eligibility criteria for its patient assistance program. These criteria encompass financial need, medical necessity, and insurance coverage. Specifically, patients must meet certain income thresholds, have a confirmed cancer diagnosis that aligns with CCAF’s covered diagnoses, and be prescribed medication to treat that primary cancer diagnosis.
Verifying a patient’s diagnosis is a key compliance requirement. To streamline this process for healthcare professionals, CCAF requires physician verification of the patient’s primary cancer diagnosis within 90 days of the grant start date. You can easily download the necessary Physician Verification Form directly from their website, simplifying the administrative steps involved in enrollment.
Download Physician Verification Form »
For a comprehensive list of covered cancer diagnoses under the program, please refer to the following resource:
View Covered Diagnoses
Streamlining the Enrollment Process for Healthcare Professionals
CCAF understands the demands on healthcare professionals’ time. Therefore, they have designed a user-friendly enrollment process to minimize administrative burden. The quickest and most secure method to enroll a patient in the patient assistance program is through their online portal. This digital approach ensures efficiency and allows for timely processing of applications.
Use our online process
For those who prefer direct assistance or have specific questions, CCAF also offers the option to connect with a dedicated Co-Payment Specialist. These specialists provide personalized support and guidance throughout the application process, acting as a valuable resource for both healthcare professionals and their patients.
Speak with a Co-Payment Specialist
To further support your efforts in informing patients about this valuable resource, you can download a CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation brochure. This brochure provides a concise overview of the program and can be a helpful tool in patient education.
Download a CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation brochure »
Accessing ICD-10 Codes for Efficient Application
For accurate and efficient application submissions, CCAF provides a readily accessible list of ICD-10 codes and their corresponding disease states. This resource ensures that healthcare professionals can easily identify and include the correct codes, further streamlining the enrollment process.
Do you need ICD-10 Codes? View our full list of ICD-10 Codes and their corresponding disease states »
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Frequently Asked Questions
CCAF has compiled a list of frequently asked questions to address common inquiries from healthcare professionals, ensuring you have the information you need at your fingertips.
Can I receive correspondence on behalf of my patient?
While direct patient correspondence is prioritized, CCAF can mail or fax application materials directly to your office upon request. Providing your contact information ensures you will be contacted if any application queries arise.
How can I check on the status of my patient’s application?
Speak with a Co-Payment Specialist for status updates.
My patient signed a consent form, can I consent to the online income verification process?
Please Speak with a Co-Payment Specialist to ensure compliance and patient privacy.
How can we bill your foundation?
Claims submission details are provided upon grant approval. Ensure claims are submitted within 90 days of the award effective date.
Can my patient’s grant be terminated after approval?
Grants can be terminated if claims are not submitted within 90 days of the award effective date or if there are significant lapses in claim submissions. Re-evaluation is possible based on funding availability.
What if my patient’s grant runs out during their enrollment year?
Speak with a Co-Payment Specialist to discuss options if a grant is exhausted within the enrollment year.
If denied, how can we appeal?
Appeals are possible if a patient’s financial situation warrants reconsideration. Contact a co-payment specialist to discuss the appeal process and required documentation. CCAF may also offer alternative resources if assistance through their foundation is not possible.
Do you provide a list of disease states and their corresponding ICD-10 codes?
Yes, View our full list of ICD-10 Codes and their corresponding disease states ».
The Impact in Your Words
The testimonials from healthcare professionals underscore the profound impact of the Cancer Care Co-Payment Assistance Foundation patient assistance program:
“Thank you for being there for cancer patients in times of distress and stress. The financial support from CancerCare is a paramount relief to our patients.”
“I would like to give you a huge “SHOUT OUT” – you have no idea how many patients we have been able to help because these funds are available. Our patients thank you…”
“I can go on for days, I am truly thankful for helping me help our patient! Thank you CancerCare! All representatives are professional and help with anything I need.”
By leveraging the Cancer Care Co-Payment Assistance Foundation patient assistance program, you can significantly enhance your patients’ access to vital cancer treatments and alleviate the financial anxieties that often accompany a cancer diagnosis. Enroll your patient today and become a partner in ensuring comprehensive cancer care.
