Cancer Care
‍Insurance in Illinois

Each year, over 1.7 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States. Does Medicare really cover costs associated with a cancer diagnosis?

That means Medicare won’t cover it. Who will?

• Travel expenses
• Lodging
• Loss of income of you and potential family caregivers
• Experimental medications
• Meals
• Child care
• Counseling and coping support
• Clothing and hair pieces (wigs)
• Deductibles and copayments
• Medical supplies

Example #1:

‍When you get cancer, the treatments tend to cause loss of appetite. It’s normal to drop a significant amount of weight. That means you need all new clothing. And over time, it’s probable that you’ll put some of that weight back on – which means you need new clothes again.

Example #2:

‍If you’re spending most of your time in a hospital – and keep in mind that cancer drains you both physically and mentally – you likely won’t be able to keep up with a full-time job. Where will income replacement come from?

Example #3:

‍You have twice the chance of survival if you go to a research facility — so why wouldn’t you? The top cancer hospitals are in Houston, New York City, Rochester, and Boston. Who will pay for the airfare, the hotel stays, the meals, etc.? We’ve had clients travel to New York and Texas, and they were responsible for the flight and hotel bills that add up over time.

Example #4:

‍One of our clients is a veterinarian who was diagnosed with cancer. He was advised to take an experimental drug, which had seen success with other cancer patients, and they expected it to increase his lifespan. The cost? $4,500 per month – and Medicare doesn’t cover a single penny of it.

Did you know? Only 10% of cancers are hereditary. Even though cancer may not be in your family, it’s still important to plan for these unexpected costs.

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