Financial Assistance

The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition offers Financial and Resource Support to help survivors and caregivers, insured and uninsured, with the practical and financial challenges of ovarian cancer. Navigating the financial, insurance, disability, and practical challenges that can feel overwhelming, and we are here so you don’t have to go through it alone.

We can help in the following ways:

• Financial Assistance 
  • Help identify local and national financial assistance resources to best support your most urgent needs. In some cases, this may include NOCC’s treatment and/or clinical trial assistance funds.

• Insurance Navigation
  • Help with understanding insurance coverage and out-of-pocket costs
  • Assistance with applications, enrollments, denials, and appeals
  • Verification of claims and correction of billing errors
• Disability & Employment Support
  • Guidance on disability benefits and appeals
  • Support with workplace accommodations, rights, and leave options
• Practical & Everyday Support
  • Help with transportation, daily living needs, food and meal delivery, and connections to community programs
  • Referrals to local and national resources for ongoing stability

NOCC’s Financial & Resource Support Team is available Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.  

By Phone: Contact an NOCC Financial & Resource Support Team member at 888-OVARIAN (888-682-7426)

Or submit a request through the online portal on this page.

Ovarian cancer treatment can place a significant financial strain on individuals and families. As part of NOCC’s financial & resource support services, financial assistance may be available to help reduce some of these challenges.

To ensure patients receive the most helpful support, NOCC collaborates with trained patient advocates from the Patient Advocate Foundation who help individuals navigate complex insurance and financial challenges related to cancer care. Our team works one-on-one with patients and caregivers to assess needs and identify appropriate support options. For some individuals, this may include financial assistance to help cover non-medical expenses that can impact access to care.  

The NOCC financial assistance program is designed to help reduce some of these challenges by providing support for non-medical expenses that may impact access to treatment or care.

One of the many resources available is NOCC’s financial Assistance Program, which currently offers two types of financial assistance:

Treatment fund

The treatment fund provides financial support to help offset non-medical expenses related to ovarian cancer treatment.

Eligible participants may receive assistance to help cover costs such as:

• Transportation to and from medical appointments
• Rent or housing support
• Utilities and household bills
• Food and groceries
• Childcare or elder care
• House cleaning or daily living support

Clinical trial fund

The clinical trial fund helps offset expenses associated with participation in clinical trials.

Eligible participants may receive assistance to help cover costs such as:

• Transportation to clinical trial appointments
• Airfare or travel expenses
• Gas, rental cars, or taxi fare
• Parking and tolls
• Hotel or lodging
• Meals during travel

Both funds are designed to help reduce financial barriers so individuals can access the treatment or clinical trials they need.

All applicants will be  must first be screened by an NOCC financial & resource support team member to access the program. The eligibility guidelines will be reviewed at the time of screening.

Having the following information with you as you begin your application will help speed up the process:

Patient & Income Information

• First & Last Name
• Address & Phone Number
• Gender, Ethnicity & Marital Status
• Veteran Status, Employment Status, Date of Birth
• Social Security Number or Alien Number
• Annual Household Income
• Number in the household

Treating Physician Information

• Physician Name
• Facility Name
• Full Address
• Phone Number
• Fax Number

You, your caregiver, or your care team can apply on your behalf. 

NOTE: If the person completing the application is not the patient, they must sign the application attesting to the fact that the patient has given them the authority to complete the application on behalf of the patient.

Yes, translation services are available by phone. When calling, please state your language preference.

Yes, if you meet the eligibility guidelines, you may apply for the treatment fund and/or clinical trial fund.