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Non-Emergency Medical Transportation | The National Children's Cancer Society (NCCS)

Provides assistance with travel expenses associated with having a child in treatment (mileage, airfare, bus, train & cab fare, etc.)

Last assured

10/10/2024

Physical Address

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

Hours

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

Application process

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

Fee

None

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. Child must have been inpatient for 15 consecutive days during the past 90 days OR you and your child must have been away from home/relocated for treatment for 15 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)

Languages

Spanish

Service area

NJ ME MN OR MP IL MS AS WV DC IA AL MO CO NE MH MI MA PW VT FL SC IN HI ND NH LA DE ID WI CA PR FM GA NY OH AK VA MD VI UT TN MT CT NV NM WY TX GU SD WA PA RI AR OK KS AZ KY NC

Agency info

NATIONAL CHILDRENS CANCER SOCIETY THE

Provides emotional, financial and educational support to children with cancer, their families and survivors.

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