The road to diagnosis is difficult enough. Understanding if your medication has coverage by federal, provincial or territorial public drug plans should be easier. In Canadian Skin Patient Alliance's (CSPA) 15 years, they have seen the difficulties that people have faced getting a diagnosis, exploring available treatment options to find one that works for them, and affording the (often many) treatments that they are prescribed. Improving affordable and timely access to effective medications is a cornerstone of CSPA’s education and advocacy initiatives.

In response, CSPA has introduced a new digital tool, “Is My Prescription Covered?” This free and interactive drug coverage finder allows everyone in Canada the opportunity to answer a series of Yes and No questions to find out whether the medication that has been prescribed to them is covered.

Although the CSPA is an organization for people affected by skin conditions, the drug coverage finder was designed so that anyone in Canada with any health condition can check to see if they’re eligible for coverage.

A Helping Hand is CancerCare's search tool to help individuals with a cancer diagnosis find assistance from organizations providing financial or practical help.

The National Organization for Rare Diseases (NORD) is offering a Photopheresis Therapy Assistance Program to serve as a safety net of support for patients diagnosed with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma who require Photopheresis Therapy.

CancerCare helps individuals and families better cope with and manage the emotional and practical challenges arising from cancer. Our services–for patients, survivors, loved ones, caregivers, and the bereaved–include counseling and support groups, educational publications and workshops, and financial assistance. All of our services are provided by professional oncology social workers and are offered completely free of charge. To speak directly with a CancerCare social worker, call 1.800.813.HOPE (4673).

Triage Cancer® is a national, nonprofit organization that provides free education on legal and practical issues that may impact individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers, through events, materials, and resources. The Legal & Financial Navigation Program offers one-on-one help with issues such as work, health and disability insurance, finances, and estate planning. CancerFinances.org is an online toolkit to help people manage finances after a cancer diagnosis.