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11034 Background: Caregivers of patients with cancer are vital for coordinating care, but the extent to which they encounter social and legal barriers is unknown. We performed a nationwide analysis of a legal navigation program to assess caregiver utilization of services. Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of caregivers who used the Triage Cancer Legal life insurance; family law; education; COVID), and employment (10% - time off, working through treatment, returning to work, job loss, job search, unemployment benefits). Compared to reference groups, caregivers of Black patients (RR 2. 2) were more likely to call for financial barriers, patients aged 40-64y (RR 3. 4) for disability insurance, uninsured individuals (RR 5. 6) for health insurance, and those with income between 50-100k (RR 3. 1) or patient age 0-39 (RR 5. 2) for employment-related difficulties. Conclusions: This study highlights the social and legal navigation undertaken by caregivers of patients with cancer. It underscores an urgent need for accessible legal navigation that considers the caregiver alongside the patient as one family unit undergoing care. Table: see text
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