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Mesothelioma treatment can be expensive and overwhelming, but there are many financial options available to help patients get the care they deserve.
What Resources are Available For You?
Mesothelioma patients face numerous obstacles that can make life stressful on a regular basis, like facing the reality of a diagnosis or facing the gravity of treatment and a prognosis. There are options available that can ease the stress that comes with a mesothelioma diagnosis. Patients should take advantage of the options that are available for financial flexibility and support in fighting mesothelioma.
Four Valuable Resources
Legal Compensation
Mesothelioma victims can receive compensation that helps pay for treatment, travel, and other expenses the patient may endure.
Veteran’s Support Guide
Those that have served in the US military and have developed mesothelioma after being exposed on the job are entitled to assistance. Our free Veteran’s Support Guide provides detailed information on getting the help you deserve.
Insurance
General insurance compensation is available to mesothelioma patients through options such as, Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security.
Support Organizations
Support organizations can offer emotional and financial support. These organizations offer resources from support groups to travel assistance.
Get the Money You Deserve
We help you find top national mesothelioma law firms.
We connect you with attorneys who will:
- File a hassle-free legal claim - attorneys come to you
- Recover compensation
- Ensure financial security for you and your loved ones

Resource #1: Legal Compensation
Mesothelioma treatment can be very expensive. Filing a legal claim can protect patients from these rising costs. They can also build a legacy for their family and loved ones through legal options. Filing a claim is a smart way to protect those who may be burdened with medical bills.
The best law firms represent patients on a contingency basis, costing patients nothing unless a case is won. Not every law firm is equipped to handle the unique nature of mesothelioma cases.
Mesothelioma Trust Funds
There are over $30 billion dollars in trust funds available to those who were exposed to asbestos. Because the latency period between exposure and the development of mesothelioma is so long, many companies that produced asbestos products have declared bankruptcy.

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Tap to Ask a Lawyer Ask a LawyerResource #2: Veteran’s Affairs (VA Claims)
Approximately 30% of all mesothelioma patients are veterans due to prolonged exposure to asbestos while in the military. The most asbestos-exposed group of people in the USA are veterans. Between the years of 1930 and 1980, millions of service members were exposed.
The VA understands that mesothelioma is often a result of military service conditions, and provides healthcare and disability compensation for those who can prove their condition is service-related.
Our VA accredited claims agent, Carl Jewett, is a retired Navy veteran. He spent his 24-year career as a Lieutenant Commander on a submarine. He is experienced in the VA filing process and getting patients approved for benefits. Get free help filing a claim with the VA today.
3 Things Veterans with Mesothelioma Need to Know
By : Retired LCDR Carl Jewett
VA-Accredited Claims Agent
3 Things Veterans with Mesothelioma Need to Know
By : Retired LCDR Carl Jewett
VA-Accredited Claims Agent
Resource #3 - Insurance and Support
Sometimes it can take a while to receive compensation or benefits from mesothelioma-specific programs. However, general assistance is more readily available for most people with serious health issues.
Private health insurance is one option that can take a significant amount of financial weight off of a patient’s shoulders. However, some private healthcare plans have many doctor-choice restrictions and limit the kind of treatment they cover.
HMO and PPO plans require the beneficiary to choose a doctor from a contracted list of physicians. This can limit patients from receiving treatment from the specialist of their choice. Patients should check with their healthcare provider to determine what kind of care is covered under their plan.
Government programs, such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, are also available for certain individuals, and benefits can be expedited in some cases. These programs provide assistance to senior citizens, people with disabilities, and those with low incomes. More information about these programs is available at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Clinical Trials are also a key component of treatment and many insurance providers offer coverage. Visit our Clinical Trials page for more information. This page will show you clinical trials that are currently recruiting and those that have already been conducted.
Top Cancer Centers
Get information on top cancer centers, including:
- 1
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, MA
2Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
3University of California Los Angeles Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
Resource #4 - Support Organizations
There are also numerous private and nonprofit organizations that offer relief for victims, from covering co-payment expenses to paying for transportation. These organizations provide help finding assistance:
(404) 320-3333
(800) 227-2345
www.cancer.org
Cancer Care
(212) 712-8400
(800) 813-4673
www.cancercare.org
American Society of Clinical Oncology
(571) 483-1780
(888) 651-3038
www.cancer.net
Cancer Support Community
(202) 659-9709
(888) 793-9355
www.cancersupportcommunity.org/
Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, Inc.
(805) 563-8400
(877) 363-6376
www.curemeso.org
CanCare
(888) 461-0028
(713) 461-0028
www.cancare.org
(301) 435-3848
(800) 422-6237
www.cancer.gov
Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition
www.cancerfac.org
Pacific Meso Center
(888) 996-Meso (6376)
(310) 478-4678
www.pacificmesocenter.org
Cancer Research Institute
(800) 99-CANCER (800-992-2623)
(212) 688-7515
www.cancerresearch.org
Cancer and Careers
646-929-8032
cancerandcareers@cew.org
www.cancerandcareers.org

Did You Know
"There are many ways to help pay for treatment, lodging, and travel expenses."
- Jenna Campagna, RN
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