PROGRAMS WE OFFER
Embracing U Assistance Program (EUAP)
Program Eligibility:
- Recipients must be a resident of South Carolina and have not received an EUAP award in the past 12 months of the last approval.
- An individual diagnosed with breast cancer that is actively in treatment at the time of the application process.
- An individual diagnosed with breast cancer that has completed treatment in the last year. Please note: ongoing maintenance treatment does not qualify as active (i.e. Oral Chemotherapy pills, Immunotherapy, Reconstruction, oral hormonal therapies and future scheduled surgery or treatments.)
- An individual that does not have a diagnosis of breast cancer, is uninsured or underinsured, and is in need of breast screening services.
Referral of Recipients:
- Individuals can self-refer, by completing an EUAP application. The application must be submitted via email or mail to the Embracing U Organization.
- Referrals from a healthcare provider or representative must be submitted with a written request describing hardship and/or need.
The amount funded can be equal to the maximum amount designated for program funding ($350.00) or less as deemed necessary based on review by the Board of Directors.
Covered Services and Funds:
- Funds disbursed in this program will be used to assist with the following:
- Personal hardship giving will be awarded directly to the recipient.
- Awards for the following services will be directed to the healthcare provider:
- Diagnostic Mammography screening for breast cancer follow-up or initial evaluation.
- Routine Mammography for non-cancer patient screening
- Ultrasound for further evaluation of breast abnormality
- MRI for further evaluation of breast abnormality
- Co-pay for services (physician and/or diagnostic)
- Physician readings of diagnostic services
- Other breast cancer related supplies or equipment