Julie Appleby, KFF Health News April 2, 2024 Some consumers covered by Affordable Care Act insurance plans are being switched from one plan to another without their express permission, potentially leaving them unable to see their doctors or fill prescriptions. Some face large IRS bills...
For people navigating the aging process, driving remains a symbol of independence. It enables seniors to care for themselves, stay connected with loved ones, and maintain a routine outside the home. However, recognizing when it's no longer safe to drive becomes increasingly challenging with age, making...
Tax time is coming! This year, taxes are due on Monday, April 15, 2024. The IRS has launched the IRS Direct File. This is a pilot program that allows people to file their taxes for free, directly with the IRS. There is no software that you...
If you are looking to join a cancer support community, attend the 2024 Triage CancerConference! It will cover a wide array of important cancer-related topics, such as help withhealth insurance, disability insurance, employment rights, getting organized, planning ahead,and more. When is the Triage Cancer Conference? The 2024...
Navigating Medicare and understanding the many plan options available can be hard. What can make this process even harder, are the misleading and deceptive sales strategies insurance companies use to sell Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. It is important to be able...
As of March 5, 2024, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), has expanded eligibility for VA Health Care to millions of Veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards, while serving in the U.S. Military. This change was created by the Promise to Address...
Do you get health insurance coverage through your employer? Do you know if your employer-sponsored health insurance plan is insured or self-insured? Do you know thedifference? Do you know why it matters? You should. But if you don’t, you are not alone. Most people don’t. This blog explains...
In order to buy a plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace, someone must (1) live in the United States; (2) be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, or be lawfully present in the U.S.; and (3) not be incarcerated. If you are a U.S. “resident”...
In the arena of health insurance, things are always changing. Those changes may be about whattype of care is covered, who is eligible for that care, or how much patients have to pay out-of-pocket for that care. Staying on top of those changes can feel challenging...
Staying on top of hospital bills and medical expenses in the midst of cancer treatment can be an overwhelming challenge. But for many patients, there is relief from hospital bills. It’s called “charity care.” What Is Charity Care? How Does It Help You? Charity care is a...