Medical Care Expense Assistance | NATIONAL CHILDREN'S CANCER SOCIETY (NCCS) - Emergency Assistance Fund
Online Resource, Belleville, IL 62223
Eligibility
- Child must be diagnosed with cancer. If child has a brain tumor, the tumor must be high grade (III or IV) or anaplastic to be eligible.
- Child must have been diagnosed on or before his/her 18th birthday and treated before his/her 21st birthday. Adults who relapse after their 18th birthday and who were not previously assisted are not eligible for services.
- Child must be a citizen of the United States or reside in the United States with an I-551 card (green card) for 12 months without prior history of the current illness.
- Guardian applying for assistance must have less than $5,000 in easily accessible bank accounts (such as checking and savings).
- Child must have been inpatient for 15 consecutive days during the past 90 days OR child must have been away from home/relocated for treatment for 15 consecutive days during the past 90 days
Hours
Service Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM
800-532-6459
Voice·
800-5FAMILY, Toll Free Number
314-241-1600
Voice·
Primary Program Phone
Website
https://www.thenccs.orgLanguages
None
Application process
Visit website to apply
Documents Required
- Bank statements
- Letter from hospital social worker
Fees
No fee
Service area
All ZIP Codes, IL
Provides $300 emergency assistance per year to families who have a child that has been inpatient for 15 consecutive days. Assistance may be used for any necessary expenses, including:
- Treatment related expenses
- Mortgage/rent
- Utility payments
- Health Insurance premiums
- Car expenses
- Childcare
Last assured
07/17/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
NATIONAL CHILDRENS CANCER SOCIETY NCCS
Organization supporting children and their families with cancer diagnosis.