To receive information on eligibility, explanations of coverage, and to enroll, call the Social Security Administration. Some publications are available in Spanish. Services are coordinated by state or local government through the Department of Social Services or the Social Security Administration. Check the local telephone directory for the number to call. Spanish-speaking staff are available in some offices.
Funds are often limited.
Veterans Benefits Eligible veterans and their dependents may receive cancer treatment at a Veterans Administration Medical Center. Treatment for service-connected conditions is provided, and treatment for other conditions may be available based on the veteran's financial need. Some publications are available in Spanish. Spanish-speaking staff are available in some offices. Hospitals that receive Hill-Burton funds are required by law to provide some services to people who cannot afford to pay for their hospitalization.