Costs & Insurance
Understanding the cost of lung cancer care — and the free resources available to you.
Cost should never stand between you and lung health care. Many resources are available at no charge, and navigating insurance doesn’t have to be something you do alone.
Indian Health Service (IHS)
If you are an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe, you may be eligible for care through IHS or your tribal health program at no direct cost to you. IHS covers lung cancer screening for eligible patients.
Medicaid and Medicare
Lung cancer screening is covered at no cost under most Medicaid and Medicare plans for eligible individuals. If you don’t have coverage, enrollment assistance is available through tribal health programs and urban Indian health organizations.
Free Quitlines
Free phone-based cessation counseling is available in every state. Trained counselors can help you build a quit plan and stay on track — at no cost.
Tribal Health Programs
Many tribal nations operate their own tobacco cessation programs, often incorporating cultural practices alongside evidence-based approaches. These are frequently available to community members at no charge.
Financial Assistance
If you’ve been diagnosed with lung cancer and are facing treatment costs, patient assistance programs through pharmaceutical companies, cancer nonprofits, and tribal resources may help cover medications, transportation, and lodging.