Cancer support for members

After your diagnosis, your doctor and care team will create a personalized plan that provides direction for the treatments you need.

But your physical health is just one aspect of life – your mental, emotional, social and spiritual sides need nurturing as well. Your care team will talk with you about support services they offer for patients and their families. Our specialist support services can also help by connecting you with additional resources.

In addition to focusing on your emotional health, there are changes you can make with nutrition, exercise and your overall lifestyle to help improve your quality of life. For example, knowing which foods to add and which to avoid can help during treatment. Staying active with an appropriate exercise routine can also be beneficial.

As you start treatment, you can turn to several resources at HealthPartners to help you navigate your plan coverage, including our specialist support services.

If you’d like to explore your plan benefits on your own, start by signing in to your online account or creating an account. From here, you can find details on covered treatments and procedures, and look up doctors and specialists in your network. You can also browse doctors and specialists without signing in.

HealthPartners Member Services is here to help along the way – just call the number on the back of your member ID card. Be aware that certain services may require prior authorization as part of our coverage criteria.

In creating your treatment plan with your care team, your doctor might ask if you want to participate in a cancer clinical trial. Clinical trials are research studies to see how people with cancer respond to a treatment that hasn’t been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These treatments test new discoveries that may be more effective, cause less side effects, help improve quality of life or more.

Clinical trials cover a wide range of conditions and treatments. If you’re interested, your doctor can provide recommendations and guide you to resources so you can see if you’re eligible. It’s also a good idea to check with HealthPartners Member Services along with the sponsor of your clinical trial to know which expenses are covered and what to expect when it comes to billing.