We understand that the cost of care and the complexities of medical insurance can be difficult to deal with during this challenging time.
Beginning at the time of diagnosis, Minnesota Oncology partners with you to make your journey through cancer care as successful and stress-free as possible.
Your Patient Benefit Representative is your ally in getting answers to your questions and resolving any issues that may arise throughout your treatment journey. This program was created to assist you in understanding the financial aspects of your treatment and to set up a workable and understandable financial plan so that you can set your mind at ease and focus on getting well.
The Patient Benefit Representatives at Minnesota Oncology are insurance experts. They also have access to a variety of programs that can help with drug costs, and even with co-pay and co-insurance costs, if you qualify. They will answer your questions and ensure that a coverage plan is in place before treatment begins. Our financial counselors work closely with our Social Workers to help you access other financial assistance resources as well.
Angel Foundation is a resource for cash grants for qualified patients who need assistance with non-medical financial needs (e.g., groceries, rent) that may develop during treatment. Your Patient Benefit Representative can connect you with a social worker to help you apply for a grant if you meet qualification guidelines.
Please don’t hesitate to ask for what you need. Your Patient Benefit Representative is an important member of your Care Team. Please contact him or her with any financial questions or concerns you may have during your time with Minnesota Oncology.
Our Patient Benefit Representative staff can be reached at the following numbers:
- Burnsville Clinic: (952) 223-6907
- Chaska Clinic: (952) 361-5800
- Coon Rapids Clinic: (763) 712-2164
- Edina Clinic: (952) 928-2929
- Fridley Clinic: (763) 252-1722
- Maplewood Cancer Center: (651) 255-8401 or (651) 255-8423
- Minneapolis Clinic: (612) 884-6389 or (612) 884-6390
- Plastic Surgery Consultants: 952-746-6767
- Plymouth Clinic: (763) 519-7485
- Saint Paul Cancer Center: (651) 251-5510
- Waconia Clinic: (952) 442-6006
- Woodbury Clinic: (651) 999-8978
Helpful Resources:
- MinnesotaHelp.info
- Minnesota Board on Aging
- Disability Benefits 101
- Medicare
- Social Security
- MNsure
- Minnesota Department of Health
- Senior Link Age Line: 800-333-2433
Medicare Partners Program
The Medicare Partners Program makes health care more accessible for Medicare beneficiaries by bridging the financial gaps left by Original Medicare benefits.
Provider partners agree to waive Medicare deductibles, coinsurance and copayments for program enrollees.
The program partners with medical providers statewide including many major healthcare systems like CentraCare (Carris Health), M Health Fairview, North Memorial Health, Park Nicollet, and more.
The program is administered statewide by the Seven County Senior Federation.
For more information or to apply, please call 320-679-4700 | 866-679-4700 or email admin@7countyseniors.org.