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The following organizations and websites offer a variety of finanical assitance programs. Telephone numbers and websites are listed where available.

Local | State Of California | Federal | Private

LOCAL

• CMS/County Medical Service
  A San Diego County funded medical insurance program for adult residents who meet the financial and age criteria between 21-64 years old.
  (858) 492-4444
  North County:  (760) 471-9660
• SDGE Medical Baseline Allowance
  To help people with special health needs, SDG&E offers medical baseline allowances that provide additional regulated utility charges at the baseline rate, which can help keep energy costs down.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

• CCAN
  A no cost, statewide program for residents of California who are uninsured or underinsured with an existing insurance policy that has a deductible/co-pay/premium of more than $750.
• Medi-Cal
  A state-funded medical insurance program for legal residents of California under 21 years of age and over 65 years of age. Legal residents who have minor dependents living in the home may also apply.
• Medi-Cal for Breast & Cervical Cancer Treatment
  The Dept. of Health & Human Services authorizes immediate Medi-cal benefits to patients with active cases of breast and cervical cancer who meet the financial and residential criteria. 
  (619) 543-2343
  Contact: Reyna Brown, Cancer Center Patient Service Representative
• MRMIP
  California Major Risk Medical Insurance, a 36-month health plan for Californians who are unable to obtain market insurance or Medicare coverage.
  (916) 324-4695

FEDERAL

• Medicare
  A health insurance program for people age 65 and older. Some people under age 65 with disabilities may also qualify. Medicare has two parts. Part A covers hospital stays, skilled nursing facility, home health care, hospice care, and blood. Part B covers doctor's services and outpatient care.
• Social Security Administration
  (800) 772-1213

PRIVATE

• AVONCares
  Limited financial assistance for or transportation, home care, and child care services for women with breast, cervical and ovarian cancers.
  (800) 813-4673
• CancerCare
  Limited financial grants for expenses other than basic living expenses.
  (800) 813-4673
• Consumer Center For Health Education & Advocacy
  Health insurance counseling on all types of health care and public assistance programs.
  (619) 744-0935 or (877) 734-3258
• Hirshberg Fund
  Limited financial assistance for people with pancreatic cancer.
  (800) 813-4673
• Leukemia/Lymphoma Society
  Annual financial grants up to $500 reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses related to your cancer treatment.
  (800) 215-1098 or see the Cancer Center Social Worker.
• Mary Kay
  Limited financial assistance for women with all cancers for homecare, childcare and transportation.
  (800) 215-1098
• Novartis
  Limited financial assistance for men with all types of cancer for transportation, homecare, childcare, and pain medication.
  (800) 215-1098
• Reach Out Project
  A referral program linking the uninsured with physicians who provide medical care for cash. (619) 299-3122 or (858) 467-1893
• Rubin Special Assistance Program
  Limited financial assistance for residents of San Diego and Imperial Counties.
  (800) 813-4673
• Sanofi
  Limited financial assistance for people with colon cancer for homecare, childcare, transportation, pain medication and colostomy supplies.
  (800) 813-4673