Financial Assistance

We are committed to helping patients access life-saving treatments, manage the cost of care and navigate health insurance.

We know the healthcare system in the United States can be complex and difficult to navigate and that a diagnosis of cancer can be a financial burden. Even people with health insurance face obstacles that can make paying for their cancer care difficult. We can help.

If you do not have health insurance, or have difficulty paying for services, treatments or other out-of-pocket costs from your care at Roswell Park, you may be eligible for discounts through our Financial Assistance Program.

Applying for insurance programs

If you don’t have health insurance, first we can help you enroll in Medicaid, Child Health Plus, the Essential Plan, or a Qualified Health Plan through the NY State of Health marketplace. Denial from such programs is a prerequisite for participation in Roswell Park's Financial Assistance Program.

Financial assistance program

Roswell Park’s Financial Assistance Program offers discounts to all medically necessary services provided by Roswell Park. This includes outpatient services, inpatient admissions and physician services. Remember, you can’t be denied medically necessary care because you need financial assistance.

The amount of the discount is dependent on your income and the size of your household. Income limits are based on federal poverty guidelines (see chart below). You may be surprised to find out that you are eligible for financial assistance, and the only way to find out is to apply.

2024 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines

 

Number of Persons in the Household

 
 

1

2

3

4

5

6

Discount

Annual Gross Income (Less than or equal to)

$30,120

$40,880

$51,640

$62,400

$73,160

$83,920

100%

$45,180

$61,320

$77,460

$93,600

$109,740

$125,880

90%

$60,240

$81,760

$103,280

$124,800

$146,320

$167,840

80%

How to apply

Download the application below. If you have questions, contact our financial counselors at 716-845-4782 for confidential assistance. For non-English speaking patients, interpreter services are available.

You cannot be required to pay a hospital bill while your application for a discount is being considered. If your application is turned down, there is an appeal process in place.

Download Financial Assistance application