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Disconnect for cancer patient

Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2015 7:46 am
by Kellyey
I lost my job in 2013 and was diagnosed with cancer so after and am in the process of trying to get SSI disability which means I am unable to work. In the meantime I am in current disconnect status on all of my utilities. I am behind on my rent. I am desperate to find assistance before I end up homeless. Can you please help?

Re: Disconnect for cancer patient

Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2016 6:13 pm
by Admin
There are some agencies that help cancer patients pay their bills. They can often help fill the gap while waiting on SSI disability, so the funds can help pay for housing, rent, etc. Also, if you are in that rough of shape, Cancer Care Inc. is a great resource. So try them, and click here.

Re: Disconnect for cancer patient

Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 12:08 pm
by Flower1
Good afternoon, I'm writing you no on behalf of my mother. My mother got diagnosed with cancer last year and her power is now disconnect status. So, it got hard for her to keep up with her bills. Due to her copays When she goes to the cancer center every week. Her electric bill got behind she never told me. She's been disconnect without power for about a week. I have no way of coming up with the money. To get her electric power back on. With this crazy heat wave were having the house is extremely hot I have no money to pay for a hotel for her. Her electric Bill is close to $550. I just don't know what else to do for her. Please provide me with some Information and how she could apply for assistance. She is in Kendal county Illinois. Thank you have a great afternoon

Re: Disconnect for cancer patient

Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2019 12:41 pm
by Admin
There is a community action agency in Kendall County. Maybe the cancer patient, or you can on her behalf, apply for a government grant for that electric bill. Also look into the non-profits that help with cancer patients.
Flower1 wrote: Her electric Bill is close to $550. I just don't know what else to do for her. Please provide me with some Information and how she could apply for assistance. She is in Kendal county Illinois. Thank you have a great afternoon

Re: Disconnect for cancer patient

Posted: Tue May 18, 2021 8:38 am
by Oaker
Hi, I am in need of help paying my utility bills but I don't know how or where to go to start the process of trying to get assistance for a cancer patient before utilities are disconnected. I live in Las Vegas, Nevada and have cancer. Can someone help guide me in the right direction? I am close to losing my home and because I have small children with one on disability I need help fast. My energy bill and rent is past due every month since disability and 1 job just doesn't cut it monthly. If someone could just help me find the appropriate route to take to get assistance I would be extremely grateful. Thank you.

Re: Disconnect for cancer patient

Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2021 10:30 am
by Admin
If you have cancer, and are struggling with your bills, then try disability. Also look into LIHEAP and ask your utility company about their options. All those may work for you. But look here for list of disability assistance programs.