Cancer Coverage and Insurance

Questions to ask about insurance coverage and issues:

• How will I know whether or not my health insurance covers all of the procedures and medications I will need during my treatment?
• Who will submit medical bills to my insurance provider? Am I expected to, or will the treatment center do that?
• If the treatment center submits medical bills, will I receive a copy of what is submitted and what is paid?
• Will I receive itemized copies of medical bills submitted?
• Is there someone at the treatment center who can help with insurance issues and questions?
• I am covered under both my insurance policy through my employer, and my spouse s policy through his/her employer. Who will coordinate the benefits and help us figure out which coverage will pay for which expenses?
• I have heard that there are many expenses associated with (especially) long-term care that may not be covered by my health insurance. How can I find out what these might be? Are there other organizations I can apply to for financial assistance if I need it to help cover these expenses?