Susan G. Komen - Financial Assistance Program

Estimated processing time

Up to 8 weeks from a complete application to payment. Applicants have 2 weeks to complete the online application before it may be cancelled.

What the organization funds

• Treatment ❌ not covered
• Medicines ⚠ partial
• Tests ❌ not covered
• Rehabilitation ❌ not covered
• Transport ✅ funded
• Accommodation ⚠ partial
• Consultations ❌ not covered
• Medical equipment ❌ not covered

• Treatment: a general living-cost payment, not direct treatment funding
• Medicines: may cover medical needs as part of the one-time payment
• Accommodation: helps with rent/utilities of current residence, not lodging during treatment abroad

Who can apply?

• •Active treatment for stage 0-3 breast cancer diagnosed within the last 24 months, OR metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer with no time limit since diagnosis.
• •Annual household income at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
• •Residency in the USA or a U.S. territory.
• •Have not previously received a payment from this program (one-time, per person).

Commonly required documents

No publicly available information.

Who this program is best suited for

• ✓breast cancer patients needing one-time help with everyday living costs (rent, utilities, food, transportation)
• ✓people in active treatment (within 24 months of diagnosis) or with metastatic breast cancer