How do I approach certain financial and legal matters?
Financial and legal issues can affect patients as well as their caregivers. The information as offered below and through hypertext links are for educational purposes only. Any financial or legal matters should be reviewed by relevant professionals, including attorneys. Financial There are some common general financial and related issues which affect cancer patients and which are addressed in two National Cancer Institute sites. NCI 1 | NCI 2 Information on U.S. social security matters is found at: SSA Health insurance overview including information on the U.S. 1986 COBRA act which gives certain protections regarding the retaining of term-limit rights to health insurance is found at: INFO | U.S. COBRA act of 1986 General information on how to get medicines at lower cost (including for free) is found at: DRUG | NEEDYMEDS Airlines often offer surprisingly inexpensive compassionate use rates. Certain major cancer referral centers in the U.S will offer inexpensive air flight rates (to and f
