SPECIAL FEATURE
COVERING THE
COST OF CANCER CARE
Resources are available to
help patients manage expenses. By Jeff Samoray
B cfthrive.com
attling cancer is hard enough, let alone worrying about co-pays, deductibles, medication costs, and sometimes travel expenses. In an era of soaring medical costs, patients often focus more on their bills than their health. Some patients even delay or forgo treatment due to mounting or unforeseen medical expenses. Cancer treatment costs can escalate quickly, and even if the insurance com-
pany covers the treatment or medication, a patient may have to absorb a large out-of-pocket expense. For some patients, exceeding their maximum annual or lifetime medical benefits is a real possibility. There's no question that medical expenses can be a burden, but resources are available to help patients manage the high cost of cancer care as they undergo treatment.
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