Komen Financial Assistance Program

Are you struggling with the financial burden of a breast cancer diagnosis? We’re here to help.

Financial hardships shouldn’t keep those with breast cancer from getting the care they need. While medical treatment and care are typically the primary costs associated with a breast cancer diagnosis, there are other expenses of daily living that can prevent patients from getting the care they need, when they need it. The Komen Financial Assistance Program is here to help.

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 Financial Assistance


Program Overview

Visit our FAQs page to find answers to the most frequently asked questions.

Funding

  • We make every effort to process all completed applications within six weeks of receipt.
    • All applications are processed in the order they are received.
  • To reduce processing delays, please submit completed applications, including the required medical letter, at the same time.
    • Please do not submit applications more than once, as duplicate applications will increase processing time.
  • Funds may be used for daily-living costs such as rent, utilities, food, transportation, childcare, etc. (See full list on page 3 of the application.)
  • Funding payments may only be made directly to the applicant.
  • Funding amount is based on the current stage of breast cancer:

Stages 0-3

$500 is available for eligible individuals with earlier-stage breast cancer (stages 0-3).

Stage 4

$750 is available for eligible individuals with metastatic breast cancer (stage 4), which is cancer that has spread to other parts of the body such as the bones, lungs, liver or brain.

Eligibility Criteria

*EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 15, 2023 our eligibility criteria is as follows:

  • Applicant must:
    • Currently be in active treatment for stage 0-3 breast cancer that was diagnosed in the last 24 months OR living with metastatic breast cancer.
    • Have a current annual household income at or below 300% FPL (see table below).
    • Live in the United States or a U.S. Territory.
  • Individuals may apply once every 12 months based on the last payment date.
Persons in Family/Household 300% of the 2023 Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
48 Contiguous States and D.C. Hawaii Alaska
1 $43,740 $50,310 $54,630
2 $59,160 $68,040 $73,920
3 $74,580 $85,770 $93,210
4 $90,000 $103,500 $112,500
5 $105,420 $121,230 $131,790
6 $120,840 $138,960 $151,080
7 $136,260 $156,690 $170,370
8 $151,680 $174,420 $189,660
300% of the 2023 Federal Poverty Line (FPL)
Persons in Family/Household 48 Contiguous States and D.C. Hawaii Alaska
1 $43,740 $50,310 $54,630
2 $59,160 $68,040 $73,920
3 $74,580 $85,770 $93,210
4 $90,000 $103,500 $112,500
5 $105,420 $121,230 $131,790
6 $120,840 $138,960 $151,080
7 $136,260 $156,690 $170,370
8 $151,680 $174,420 $189,660

 Application Options


Apply Online Through MyKomen Health

MyKomen Health is your private, secure space to apply for financial assistance and access personalized health information and helpful resources. ​

With your free MyKomen Health account, you can securely submit and track your financial assistance application online.

SIGN UP AND APPLY NOW


Download Application and Apply Later

Download an application, complete it, and send it to us along with the required medical letter using one of the following methods: 

  • Email: 
         TreatmentAssistance@Komen.org
  • Fax: 
         (972) 454-4657
  • Postal Mail: 
         Susan G. Komen 
         ATTN: KFA 
         13770 Noel Road 
         Suite 801889 
         Dallas, TX 75380

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Available in Spanish

To find out more about our program and the application process, click here to find answers to the most frequently asked questions.

Contact us for questions about the program or existing applications.

Email: TreatmentAssistance@Komen.org​

*Please allow two business days for a reply.

Phone: (972) 866-4233​
Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. CT​
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