Tomorrow (August 12, 2022), the U.S. House of Representatives will vote to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, which was passed by the Senate on Saturday. If it passes, as expected, the President has stated that he will quickly sign it. Why does a bill called...
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 receive health care through the VA? The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) released a VA...
Understanding the U.S. health care system, health insurance, disability insurance, and managing finances, is confusing on a good day. But when the need to understand these topics is amplified by a serious medical condition like cancer, there is even more to unpack. The consequences of...
We’re sharing some key tips to help you receive the care you need if your health insurance company denies coverage for your medical care. At some point during cancer treatment, you may experience a denial of coverage from an insurance company, whether for an imaging...
Are you about to become eligible for Medicare? It’s very important to understand when to enroll and make changes to your coverage. If you miss deadlines, you may be paying lifetime penalties. On April 22, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a...
Written by Susan Jaffe, Originally published May 3, 2022 Something strange happened between the time Linda Griffith signed up for a new Medicare prescription drug plan during last fall’s enrollment period and when she tried to fill her first prescription in January. She picked a Humana drug...
New rules issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) should make it easier for consumers to find health insurance on the Marketplace for 2023. Creating New Standardized Plans While insurance companies who offer plans on the Marketplace are required to offer standardized plans...
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...
Are you concerned about the cost of treatment at a hospital? Thanks to the Hospital Price Transparency Rule, you may have access to cost information on their website! What is the Hospital Price Transparency Rule? The Hospital Price Transparency Rule, created by the U.S. Department of Health...
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....