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Apply for the H.U.G.S Patient Assistance Program

H.U.G.S PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

H.U.G.S provides temporary assistance to individuals who are actively in treatment for a cancer diagnosis in the state of Florida, residing in Marion County, and are experiencing financial hardship.

H.U.G.S can provide assistance with:

  • Rent

  • Utilities

  • Auto repairs

  • Gas for travel to cancer treatments

  • We have also helped with mortgage, homeowners & car insurance, and car payments

H.U.G.S is unable to assist with:

  • Medical bills

  • Medical debt

  • Cell phones & bills

  • Cable bills

  • Internet bills

How to Apply

To apply, you must provide verification from a treatment center indicating you are currently under their care for a cancer diagnosis or provide a copy of a bill that you are requesting we assist with along with the date it is due. Funds will be paid directly to the assisted agency (example: utility company, landlord, mortgage company, etc.). Alternatively, bills are paid directly to the business/company that provides the service; food & gas money are given in the form of gift cards.

Applicants are reviewed and processed every 2-3 weeks. The amount awarded depends on need and availability of funds.

For questions regarding a pending application, kindly email: hugspatientsassistance@gmail.com

Applications are approved monthly.

Mary Alice Adkison Oncology Nursing Fund

Mary Alice Adkison dedicated her entire life to helping others in the community that she grew up in and loved. It is fitting that her legacy will continue through the establishment of an Oncology Nursing Fund to financially assist nurses who are dedicated to the fight against cancer.