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1. Current treatment is required. The patient must currently be receiving cancer treatment. The application must be verified and signed by a social worker, care coordinator, or physician's office. Examples of current treatment include chemotherapy, radiation, or a combination of both.

2. Patient signature is required. Applications must be signed by the patient. Completed forms may be emailed. If you wish to come to the office, please contact Avila's Cancer Fund for an appointment.

3. Proof of identity is required. Submit a valid California ID, driver's license, or other acceptable verification of identity. For questions, call 559-374-8613.

4. Payments are made directly to the vendor. Payments may be made to PG&E;, utility providers, landlords, mortgage companies, medical facilities, or physician offices for eligible co-pays. A copy of the bill must be submitted before payment. Lodging requests generally require the treatment facility to be at least 40 miles away and are reviewed case by case.

5. Avila's Cancer Fund provides limited financial assistance and food cards while funds are available.

6. Patients may apply for financial assistance once every six months, measured from the date of the first application.

7. Please allow 5-10 days after the completed application is received to be notified of the decision.

8. Questions about our services may be emailed to info@avilascancerfund.org.

9. Any approved financial assistance will be under $500. Please do not request an amount over $500.

10. Proof of income is required. Submit proof of income from within the last three months. If your income has changed during that period, include a written explanation.

11. Assistance is not available after treatment has ended. Because funding is limited, Avila's Cancer Fund cannot provide financial assistance to patients who have completed treatment. This requirement is consistent with Guideline 1.

12. If you have completed treatment and have been released to return to work, Avila's Cancer Fund may provide return-to-work tips and resource information.

13. Applicants of all ages are accepted, from newborns through adults. We work with hospitals and oncology offices throughout California. To qualify for financial assistance, the patient must reside in California's Central Valley.

14. Before submitting your application, make sure it is complete. Include proof of identity, the patient's signature, verification/signature from a social worker, care coordinator, or physician's office, proof of income, and a copy of the bill for the requested assistance