Cancer Legal Care is a Minnesota-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free legal services to individuals and families navigating the complex challenges of a cancer diagnosis. Specializing exclusively in the legal issues that arise from cancer, they stand out as a unique resource that integrates legal advocacy directly into patient care teams.
Their approach focuses on addressing the non-medical burdens of cancer, offering compassionate, expert legal care to reduce stress and protect clients’ rights during treatment and recovery. They serve a critical role for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers across Minnesota, ensuring that legal hurdles do not add to the difficulties faced by those affected by cancer.
Services Offered
- Legal services for cancer-related issues
- Employment law assistance
- Social Security Disability advocacy
- Health insurance navigation and appeals
- Medical debt resolution
- Estate planning
- Advocacy and research on cancer-related legal matters
- Community resource guidance
- Free legal care for qualified Minnesotans
Serving clients in 80 Minnesota counties, the organization has provided over $26,000,000 in free legal services and assisted more than 15,500 Minnesotans, with a significant portion being clients with Stage IV cancer. Their work is supported by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers committed to making legal support accessible to all affected by cancer.
