Healthcare costs are a key concern for many people with leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes and myeloproliferative diseases. Patients and families need to determine how they will pay for treatment. Some patients do not have health insurance. Even for those with coverage, certain treatments and charges may not be included or paid in full. Patients may need help filing or appealing health insurance claims. Additionally, patients need to plan for indirect costs, including lost time from work, added child care and transportation and travel expenses.