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CANCER RESOURCE GUIDE 2005 MECKLENBURG COUNTY


Insurance Claim Assistance
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The Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
800/366-2223
Provides assistance in solving insurance problems to the families of children with any form of cancer. For more information call them or see their website at www.candlelighters.org.

NC Department of Insurance
Consumer Services Division
800-662-7777
919/733-2032
Answers to insurance questions and assistance in resolving insurance problems with companies licensed to do business in North Carolina.  You may also see their website as follows: 
www.ncdoi.com/Consumer/Consumer.asp

Patient Advocate Foundation
800/532-5274
Advocacy and counseling for people with illness or disability to help them work better with insurers, employers, and creditors regarding problems of insurance and job discrimination. The goal is to help people find access to medical care and medications, keep their jobs, and preserve their financial stability.

Seniors Health Insurance
Information Program
(same program at 3 locations)
Char-Meck Senior Center (Tyvola Road) 704/522-6222
Char-Meck Senior Center (off Shamrock Drive) 704/531-6900
Shepherd Center of Charlotte (Myers Park) 704/334-4637
SHIIP answer questions about Medicare, Medicare supplements, long term care (nursing home) insurance, and other types of medical insurance. 
 
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