If someone needs to take time off from work for a serious medical condition, or to care for a family member, they may have a few options. What is the FMLA? The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that allows eligible employees to...
Today, we celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990. The ADA is a federal law that protects eligible individuals with disabilities against discrimination. Title I of the ADA provides protections...
We understand that everyone learns differently, and that’s why we’ve created an extensive library of FREE cancer-related educational videos – perfect for visual learners. Each animated video is about five minutes long and puts complicated topics like health insurance, medical bills, rights at work, and...
Here is the latest news you need about laws and programs that may impact the cancer community, including health insurance options, medical debt, and paid sick leave. Federal Updates Do You Have Student Loans? The pause on federal student loan payments has been extended to August 31, 2022....
Here is the latest news you need about laws and programs that may impact the cancer community, including medical debt, health insurance options, and paid sick leave. Federal Updates Do You Have Medical Debt? In July, the three main credit-reporting companies are changing how medical debt in...
One of the most impactful ways to support the cancer community is by volunteering! And, if you're still looking for a New Year's resolution, volunteering more is a great one. Triage Cancer depends on dedicated volunteers all over the country to fulfill our mission of...
Social Security Statements have gone virtual, and it’s a reminder to check for changes that could impact your benefits! Gone are the days of the Social Security Administration sending statements to our homes. However, in the age of email and MyChart, it's likely no surprise...
For caregivers of people with serious medical conditions, there may be options to take paid time off of work. In celebration of National Family Caregivers Month, we’re here to lay it all out for you. We’ve also put together a new Quick Guide to State...
Since the pandemic hit, caregivers have complained of increased discrimination against them at work. Complaints include unfair, negative evaluations, punitive workloads, and schedule changes that forced them out of employment. What is Family Responsibilities Discrimination? Family Responsibilities Discrimination (FRD) is when an employer discriminates against an employee...
As more employers require their employees to get vaccinated, the federal government’s requirement for larger employers to have vaccine mandates moves forward, and schools are considering vaccine requirements for students, you might be wondering: are COVID-19 vaccine mandates legal? The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention...