African American Breast Cancer Alliance, Inc. (AABCA)
Help Paying for Medical Costs
PO Box 8981, Minneapolis, MN, 55408
(612) 462-6813
grants@aabcainc.org
https://aabcainc.org/programs
Service Details
Description
Provides financial help to people with a health condition or disability so that they can pay medical bills or other expenses related to health care.
Additional Information
A Lil Help, A Lil Hope provides a one-time grant of $500 to Black/African American persons currently in active treatment for breast cancer diagnosed within the last 30 months.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Hennepin County
- Ramsey County
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Specialization
- African American Community
Application Instructions
Complete an application with a copy of bills
Area Served
Twin Cities Metro area
Websites
Phone Numbers
Type | Number | Hours |
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Main | (612) 462-6813 |
Last Update
6/7/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
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LH-5100.5000Medical Care Expense Assistance Definition
Programs that pay the hospital bills, doctor bills, laboratory expenses or other health care expenses of people who are unable to obtain necessary health care without assistance. Also included are programs that provide vouchers which enable eligible individuals to obtain medical care. Medical bill payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
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YF-3000.1480-120Breast Cancer Definition
A condition in which there is a malignancy in the tissue of the breast which is characterized by a lump, thickening or other abnormalities. Included is Paget's disease of the nipple, an uncommon type of cancer that forms in or around the nipple and is characterized mild scaling and flaking which may later spread to the areola or other regions of the breast. The disease may also originate in the areola where it resembles eczema, a non-cancerous, itchy rash. Symptoms may include tingling, itching, increased sensitivity, burning and pain. There may also be discharge from the nipple which may appear flattened against the breast. Most people with Paget's disease of the nipple also have underlying breast cancer which may be invasive or confined to the milk ducts.
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YH-6000.0250African American Community Definition
Americans of Black African descent who identify themselves as African American through a common cultural heritage and experience.