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Prescription Expense Assistance | The National Children's Cancer Society (NCCS)

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Resource Name:Prescription Expense Assistance | The National Children's Cancer Society (NCCS)

The National Children’s Cancer Society (NCCS) provides services for children with cancer, their families, and survivors. They offer a Transportation Assistance Fund, Emergency Assistance Fund, Family Support, and Beyond the Cure Program.

Eligibility

Child diagnosed with cancer. If child has a brain tumor, tumor must be high grade (III or IV) or anaplastic. Child must be diagnosed on or before his/her 18th birthday and treated before his/her 21st birthday. Adults who relapse after their 18th birthday and not previously assisted are ineligible. Must have less than $5,000 in easily accessible bank accounts (such as checking and savings. Child must have been inpatient for 30 consecutive days during the past 90 days OR you and your child must have been away from home/relocated for treatment for 30 consecutive days during the past 90 days. 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. Must have less than $5,000 in easily accessible bank accounts (such as checking and savings)

Required documents

Hospital record confirming inpatient stay or relocation documentation. 

Hours

M-F 8:30am-4:15pm

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Call; complete application. Assistance typically provided within 2-3 weeks of having a completed application

Fees

None

Service area

United States

address

2900 Frank Scott Parkway West, Suite 928, Belleville, IL 62223

314-241-1600

Voice

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Main Phone

314-241-1996

Fax

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Fax

Last Assured

10/10/2025

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United Way of Greater Kansas City 211