Insurance
Atlanta Cancer Care accepts most major insurance plans. Please verify your benefits with your insurance carrier in advance of your appointment.
Patients may bear financial responsibility for payment of services should your insurance company reject our claim. Please be sure to bring a copy of your insurance card with you to every visit.
It is your responsibility to notify the front desk when your insurance coverage changes so that we may appropriately update your medical records.
The following links may provide you more information regarding insurance.
GeorgiaCares
Phone: (866) 552-4464
GeorgiaCares is a private-public partnership administered by the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Aging Services (DAS). GeorgiaCares is a volunteer-based program that provides free, unbiased and factual information and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. GeorgiaCares is the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). Services are provided through the twelve (12) Area Agencies on Aging (AAA).
Georgia Insurance Commissioner’s Office, Division of Consumer Services
Phone: (404) 656-2070
Lance Armstrong Foundation: LIVESTRONG
EXCELLENT website – has information on cancer, physical and emotional aspects of cancer, survivorship issues and more. Click on “cancer support”, then “practical effects of cancer” for information on FMLA, ADA, insurance, finances, etc.
Medicaid
As the largest division in Community Health, the Medicaid Division administers the Medicaid program, which provides health care for children, pregnant women, and people who are aging, blind and disabled.
Medicare Rights Center
Phone: (800) 333-4114
Through our national telephone helpline, the Medicare Rights Center provides direct assistance to older adults and people with disabilities as well as their friends, family and caregivers. The Medicare Rights Center also offers the Medicare Interactive (MI) Counselor, which is a dynamic, independent online resource of free information that helps older adults and people with disabilities navigate the complex world of health insurance.
Medicare
Phone: (800) MEDICARE
This website explains available benefits and allows you to compare plan options and locate providers and facilities.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Phone: (877) 622-7937
This organization offers information on many topics including, employment and health insurance as it relates to cancer. Services and materials are offered in Spanish. This organization also provides workshop, seminar and lecture series, as well as educational resources for the general public, cancer patients, and/or families.
Patient Advocate Foundation
Phone: (800) 532-5274
Affordable Care Act & Health Insurance Marketplace Exchange
Phone: (800) 318-2596 TTY: (855) 889-4325
Chat Online: www.healthcare.gov/chat/
Veterans’ Administration
Phone: (877) 222-8387
This organization provides a broad spectrum of medical, surgical and rehabilitation care to its qualified veterans and their dependents. Treatment for services is based on the veteran’s financial need.