These resources can help provide financial assistance for genetic testing and preventive health services.
Ask a genetic counselor about financial assistance resources in your community.
Myriad offers genetic testing at no charge to uninsured patients who meet specific financial and medical criteria. Recipients of government funded programs or those who have any third-party insurance are not eligible to apply.
The Cancer Resource Foundation, Inc. Genetic Testing Co-Pay Assistance Program assists individuals who have health insurance but cannot afford the co-pay or out of pocket costs related to their cancer genetic testing. This program currently serves residents of Massachusetts, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, or Ohio. For more information, call 508-630-2242.
There are often local financial assistance programs that can cover or offset the costs of genetic testing. Email MaryKate@BeBrightPink.org for help locating an assistance program in your area.
Bright Pink is a proud partner of the Right Action for Women MRI Financial Assistance Program, a national initiative helping high-risk women gain access to MRI screening.
For help locating free or reduced-cost screening programs in your community, check with your local affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the American Cancer Society, or Planned Parenthood.