Financial help
Financial support programs may change due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more about Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan.
Community Services Locator
The Canadian Cancer Society is here to help you find financial support.
Transportation
We can also help you pay your expenses if you need to travel for cancer treatment.
The following are some of the other programs that you might be able to access for financial help while you are being treated for cancer and during your recovery.
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Government of Canada
The Government of Canada offers a variety of programs that can help you meet your financial needs while you or someone you love is coping with cancer.
Employment Insurance (EI)
You can access benefits if you who lose your job through no fault of your own. This includes if there is a shortage of work in your area or your company lays you off.
Find out more about Employment Insurance (EI)
Sickness benefits
You can get financial help if you can’t work because of sickness, injury or quarantine.
Find out more about sickness benefits
Caregiving benefits
If you need to be away from work to care for or support someone who is critically ill, you can get financial help.
Find out more about caregiving benefits
Tax deductions
You can claim tax deductions or credits for some medical expenses that are not covered by insurance policies or other programs. There are also deductions and credits available for people with disabilities and their caregivers.
Find out more about tax deductions
Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
Canada offers different programs to help support people who are 60 to 64 years of age and 65 years of age or older.
Find out more about the Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
211
211 provides information about health and social services available in your area. The service is free, confidential and available 24 hours a day by phone, chat, text and internet. 211 is a non-profit organization funded through the generous support of United Way.
Hope Air
If you need to travel long distances to receive medical care, Hope Air can help. This national registered charity helps Canadians in financial need fly to medical treatments.
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Manitoba offers a variety of financial programs to help people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more about Manitoba’s Pandemic Response System.
Government of Manitoba
The Government of Manitoba has different financial programs that can help you and your family along your cancer journey.
Pharmacare
Pharmacare is a drug benefit program for people whose income is seriously affected by high prescription drug costs.
Find out more about the Manitoba Pharmacare program
Manitoba Breast Prosthesis Program
You may be able to access a breast prosthesis and mastectomy bras. Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living provides funding to CancerCare Manitoba’s Breast & Gyne Cancer Centre of Hope to run the MBP program.
Find out more about the Manitoba Breast Prosthesis Program
Health needs and other benefits
If you can pay for your basic living costs but can’t afford to pay for your or your family’s health needs, you may qualify for support to help to pay your health care costs. This includes medical equipment and supplies, some prescription drugs and transportation to medical appointments.
Find out more about health needs and other health benefits
55 Plus Program
You may qualify for this supplement if you are 55 years of age or older and have a low income.