Supporting cancer patients in their hour of need.
UFCW Local 655 Welfare Fund has partnered with CancerNavigator to offer a unique, no-cost support service to all members and dependents on the Anthem health plan.
1:1 Support for Patients and their Families
Your dedicated Nurse Navigator, Meg, can help you:
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Find great experts for care
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Schedule appointments quickly
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Find convenient transportation
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Manage medication and side effects
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Identify potential financial assistance
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Locate support groups and resources
Meet Meg,
your UFCW Local 655 Welfare Fund Nurse Navigator.
Meg has over 10 years of experience in oncology, working as a nurse navigator for the past several years.
“I have a passion for helping patients and family members navigate anything and everything surrounding a cancer diagnosis, not only here in the US, but also in Kenya, where I have a non-profit dedicated to empowering village doctors and nurses with the tools and knowledge to screen for cancer, and providing health insurance when cancer treatment is needed.”
- Meg, RN
Patient Testimonials
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"I feel very lucky to have this service because I'm single and I live alone. When you're going through the scariest time in your life by yourself, you are not alone with CancerNavigator."
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“The CancerNavigator personnel are friendly, sympathetic, and genuinely concerned about the well-being of their patients which was very comforting. The information provided was very useful."
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“The surgeon that was recommended was everything and more. In time of questions, CancerNavigator is here for you!”
Our Process
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Speak with your Nurse Navigator
Your Nurse Navigator will learn about your clinical situation to understand how we can best help you and your family.
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Receive personalized resources
Your Nurse Navigator will create personalized recommendations, assist with appointment scheduling, and help you find the resources you need.
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Access lifetime support
UFCW Local 655 Welfare Fund covers lifetime access to CancerNavigator at no cost to you. You can reach out to the CancerNavigator team at any time for assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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CancerNavigator is a third-party service that is offered to you on behalf of your UFCW Local 655 Welfare Fund benefits. CancerNavigator helps patients understand their clinical situation, access appointments with great doctors, and more.
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No. CancerNavigator works alongside UFCW Local 655 Welfare Fund and your insurance company, but we are a separate service.
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All Active members and their covered dependents on the Anthem Health Plan are eligible for the service, at no cost.
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CancerNavigator is offered to Active members and their covered dependents at no cost to you.
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No. We support patients who are undergoing testing related to potential cancer, newly diagnosed, currently in treatment, in survivorship, or in follow-up care.
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No. We can provide resources and information to complement your current care plan.
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To get in touch with your Nurse Navigator, call (314) 946-8881.
