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Frequently Asked Questions: Support Service Fund

What is the Support Service Fund?
The fund provides underserved residents of Maine with financial assistance for breast health or breast cancer related services.

What kinds of services or items does the fund cover?
The fund covers a wide range of items and services. It has covered mammograms and ultrasound, hospital bills, physician bills, bras and protheses, wigs, prescriptions, lymphedema therapy and compression garments, genetic testing, transportation costs, and temporary living expenses for people in active breast cancer treatment, to list a few.

Are there income limits to qualify for a grant?
There are no specific income requirements, but you must demonstrate financial need.

How are applications reviewed?
The Support Service Fund committee reviews each request promptly. The items or services requested, financial need, and required documentation are all considered according to established criteria and individual situations.

What is the Support Service Fund's Privacy Policy?
Click here to view our Privacy Policy for Support Service Fund applicants.

How do I apply for a grant?
To obtain an easy-to-complete application, click here or call 1-800-928-2644.

How is the Support Service Fund funded?
The Support Service Fund is currently supported by generous contributors including Susan G. Komen For the Cure: Maine Affiliate, the Maine Cancer Foundation, the Borman Family Foundation, the York Hospital Breast Cancer Survivors’ Group, the Greater Bangor Women’s Ski/Snowboard Club, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Pink Sock Foundation, many Maine Fraternal Order of Eagles Clubs, including Brewer, Rumford, and Lewiston Clubs, PATCO Construction, Lavalley Lumber, Stonewall Kitchen, Inverness Medical Innovations, dedicated fundraisers by organizations and businesses, individual contributions by members and supporters of MBCC, and the many hours donated to administration of the fund by the Support Service Fund Committee.