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

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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:

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

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