LINC - Helping Central Virginia Cancer Patients & Their Families

To Reach a LINC Counselor:
804-378-LINC (5462)
877-644-LINC (5462) TOLL FREE

There are countless financial and legal issues that arise from the diagnosis and treatment of cancer—issues you may have never even considered before. Issues that can disrupt your life and take a toll on your health. But if you or your loved one is fighting cancer, now you have somewhere to turn for help.

LINC was founded to improve the lives of cancer patients and their families by helping with these financial and legal issues.

We help:

	•	explain insurance benefits
	•	protect jobs
	•	secure public benefits
	•	appeal denials of insurance and disability
	•	ward off debt collections
	•	arrange for the care and custody of children
	•	prepare for the future through estate planning, powers of attorney, and advanced medical directives
	•	apply for Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security Disability benefits
	•	locate community resources
	•	manage debt and negotiate with creditors

Counseling Services
LINC’s services are available for any individual whose need for LINC services arises from the diagnosis or treatment of cancer.

There is no fee for counseling, but please note that LINC does not provide financial assistance.
We will help clients locate other sources of funding in the community, when possible.

With LINC, a patient advocate is only a phone call away.

The Top 10 things a newly diagnosed cancer patient needs to know to avoid financial disaster.

> Read the complete article.

> Download our patient handbook

Legal Representation
Some of the issues that cancer patients encounter may require the assistance of a lawyer. While LINC does not provide legal representation, it does refer individuals to attorneys who are interested in representing cancer patients. Low-income individuals may be eligible for free legal assistance. Fees are based on ability to pay.

For a referral in the Central Virginia area, please call LINC at (804) 378-LINC (5462) or (877) 644-LINC (5462).

To find out how you can help LINC by volunteering or making a donation please see our Contributions section.

Aditional Information for Senior Citizens Find out more information about the Senior Citizens Handbook which provides Laws and Programs Affecting Senior Citizens in Virginia.