This TotalAssist fund covers your out-of-pocket costs for genomic and genetic testing services prescribed by your provider. Covered testing services include genetic tests to determine the risk of developing cancer based on heredity, and genomic testing to diagnose cancer, identify mutation, determine treatment, and monitor cancer growth. This fund does not cover procedures to get sample tissues, x-rays, MRIs, or scans/lab work outside of genetic and genomic test, nor does it cover consumer tests not prescribed by a physician.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for this fund, you must:
- Have been recommended for cancer genetic and/or genomic testing by your provider for genetic predisposition to a specific cancer, or in developing a treatment plan to treat an existing cancer diagnosis
- Have health insurance that covers your qualifying expenses
- Have an income at or less than 500% of the Federal Poverty Level, adjusted for your regional Cost of Living Index (COLI).
- Be a legal resident and receive treatment in the U.S. or a U.S. territory
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Approved testing services
Covered cancer genetic and genomic testing services include provider-prescribed:
- Genetic tests to determine the risk of developing cancer based on heredity
- Genomic testing to diagnose cancer, identify mutation, determine treatment, and monitor cancer growth
The fund does not cover:
- Procedures to get sample tissues, x-rays, MRIs, or scans/lab work outside of genetic and genomic tests
- Direct to consumer tests not prescribed by a physician
Diagnosis codes
There are no associated diagnosis codes.
How to apply
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If your fund is open, apply online 24/7, or call 866-512-3861, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm ET.
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Answer pre-screening questions to confirm eligibility. Have your income, medication, diagnosis, and insurance information ready.
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Complete the application and get an instant approval decision. You can begin using your grant right away.
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