Paying for the costs of treatment is not usually the first
concern that comes to mind when someone is
diagnosed with cancer, but for many, it becomes an
important one. Some individuals with modest incomes
and no health insurance are able to obtain Medicaid or
other forms of assistance after diagnosis, and most
individuals with health insurance will have a substantial
portion of their costs covered. Nonetheless, many
individuals face cancer without adequate health
insurance, and even those with standard private
insurance policies may face high out-of-pocket costs
associated with deductibles, co-pays, and annual or
lifetime caps. For many cancer patients, health
insurance status and other financial barriers delay or
limit access to treatment and supportive services, and
for almost all patients, cancer treatment presents a
significant financial burden.
The Jay Ross Foundation is motivated to meet our mission of assisting families of pediatric cancer patients who are receiving treatment more than 200 miles from home. Our initiatives will provide financial assistance to the families as they face the challenges of coping with a cancer diagnosis.
Our initiatives will be funded by donations, so please visit our donations page to make a contribution today!
- A gift of $500 will be granted to each family who meets the eligibility criteria as long as the funds are availible.
- Targeting children currently being treated at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, NY.
- Funded by our Fall Fundraiser.