Financial Services
Angel Foundation assists adults in active cancer treatment who live (or receive treatment) in the eleven-county Twin Cities, Minnesota metro area. Financial Cancer Care also serves Essentia Health clinics based in Minnesota, please scroll down for more information.
Emergency Financial Assistance
We provide emergency financial assistance for non-medical expenses, so you can focus on your treatment, self-care and healing.
Who is eligible to receive financial assistance from Angel Foundation?
- Must be over 18 years of age.
- Must have a cancer diagnosis.
- Must be in active treatment (chemotherapy, radiation, bone marrow transplant, hospice, palliative care or surgery with a recovery time in excess of four weeks.)
- Must be living in or treated in the eleven-county metro area of Minnesota (Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne Washington, or Wright Counties).
- Must meet the financial guidelines set by Angel Foundation.
- Patient may only receive a general financial assistance grant once in their lifetime.
Download Financial Assistance Application
DESCARGAR SOLICITUD DE AYUDA FINANCIERA EN ESPAÑOL
Download Medical Information Form
DESCARGAR FORMULARIO DE INFORMACIÓN MÉDICA
What CAN I pay using the financial assistance I receive?
- Rent or mortgage payment
- Home phone or cell phone bill
- Gas, electric, or water bill
- Garbage bill
- Cub Foods gift cards
- Gasoline purchases using Holiday Stations fuel cards
What CANNOT be paid for using the financial assistance a patient receives?
- Medical, dental or prescription expenses
- Childcare fees
- Credit card payments
- Cable or internet bills
- Car payments, repairs or car insurance
- Insurance fees
Applicants will be notified of their grant status within 7-10 business days of Angel Foundation receiving the application.
If you have any questions about our program or would like a paper application mailed to you, please contact our office or (612) 627-9000.
If you have school-aged children or grandchildren, we have additional resources through our Adult & Family Programs.
Financial Cancer Care
Angel Foundation’s Financial Cancer Care program connects cancer patients in Minnesota with a social service professional and a Pro Bono Certified Financial Planner™ through workshops and one-on-one meetings. The goal of the Financial Cancer Care program is to provide financial education, decrease anxiety about managing finances, and provide peace of mind as individuals and families impacted by cancer are navigating the overwhelming effects of cancer-related financial toxicity.
Who is eligible for Angel Foundation’s Financial Cancer Care program?
- Must be over 18 years of age and financially independent.
- Must have a cancer diagnosis.
- Must have received active treatment within the last 2 years. (chemotherapy, radiation, bone marrow transplant, hospice, palliative care, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, or surgery with a recovery time in excess of four weeks.)
- Must be living in or treated in the eleven-county metro area of Minnesota (Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne Washington, or Wright Counties) OR be treated at an Essentia Health clinic in Minnesota (Deer River, Duluth, Fosston, Hibbing, Moose Lake, Park Rapids, Sandstone, St. Joseph’s Medical Center, or St. Mary’s-Detroit Lakes).
- Must not be currently working with a financial planner.
If you have any questions about our program or would like a paper application mailed to you, please contact our office or (612) 627-9000.
To read about our patients experience in our program please see the following articles:
Serenity’s Story by the Foundation for Financial Planning
Finding hope in the financial whirlwind of cancer by BlueCross BlueShield
Half of all Minnesotans will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, and 74% of those will struggle financially due to that diagnosis. That struggle, known as cancer-related financial toxicity, can cause skipped doctor appointments, rationing of medication, as well as increased stress and depression.
Angel Foundation, in partnership with Ameriprise Financial, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, AbbVie, and with support from the Financial Planning Association of Minnesota and the Foundation for Financial Planning, has launched a pilot program to help combat this growing problem.
Watch this video or read this Star Tribune front page story to learn more.