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Breast health financial assistance program

No one should have to delay a mammogram or breast health service because of financial concerns. Since 1985, the Tree of Love program has helped uninsured and underinsured patients in southwest Michigan access essential breast health services, including mammograms and other recommended breast care.

Breast cancer death rates have steadily declined since 1989, thanks in part to greater awareness, screening mammograms that help find cancer earlier and advances in treatment. Yet many patients still do not have insurance coverage for these important screenings.

Thanks to generous community support through Beacon Health Foundation, eligible patients can receive the breast health services they need regardless of their ability to pay.

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Who qualifies for assistance?

If you’re worried about the cost of a mammogram or other breast health services, the Tree of Love program may be able to help. The program is available to eligible patients who live in Allegan, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph or Van Buren counties in Michigan and are scheduled for eligible breast health services at Beacon.

Tree of Love is for patients who are uninsured, underinsured or don’t have insurance coverage for breast screening services. You may also qualify if you have insurance but your deductible is $500 or more. To qualify, household income must be at or below 400% of the current federal poverty guidelines (determined annually by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services).

If you’re not sure whether you qualify, we’re here to help. A financial counselor will review your household size, income and county of residence and answer any questions you may have about the program. Even if you don’t qualify for Tree of Love assistance, we can connect you with a patient financial advocate to discuss other payment and financial assistance options.

Call financial counseling: 269-226-7026

Application process

Applying for Tree of Love assistance is simple. A financial counselor will guide you through the process and help determine whether you qualify.

Step 1

Speak with a financial counselor by phone. You’ll provide:

Household income
Number of people living in the household
Michigan county of residence

Step 2

A financial counselor reviews your eligibility.

Step 3

If approved, Tree of Love assistance will help cover the cost of eligible breast health services. If you do not qualify for Tree of Love assistance, a patient financial advocate can help you explore payment plans and other financial assistance options.

Step 4

The financial counselor will get you in touch with scheduling.

Services that may qualify

Tree of Love assistance may be available for a variety of breast health services, including:

Screening mammograms
Diagnostic mammograms
Breast biopsies
Breast ultrasounds
CT imaging for approved breast health services
MRI
Tomosynthesis (3D mammography)
Ultrasound guided biopsy
Ultrasound guided cyst aspiration
Additional breast procedures may be approved on a case-by-case basis

Don’t let financial concerns delay your mammogram

Early detection can save lives. The Tree of Love program helps eligible patients pay for mammograms and other breast health services. Call a financial counselor to find out if you qualify for financial assistance and get help accessing the breast health services you need.

Call financial counseling: 269-226-7026