I had just turned 30. My birthday is 2 days before my partner’s birthday, and we always take the week to travel somewhere. As soon as we returned from our diving trip I found a lump. After weeks of dismissing it, I was diagnosed with...
If you have been diagnosed with cancer, a clinical trial might be an appropriate treatment option for you. Clinical trials are research studies that find and test new treatments or procedures. If you have Medicaid, you may be wondering if your care will be covered if...
To understand co-pay accumulators, you first have to understand a few key health insurance terms related to costs that you have to pay when you get medical care or a prescription drug, called “out-of-pocket” costs. The specific amount of those costs will depend on your...
Whether you’re ready or not, back-to-school season is upon us, and for some, that means having to navigate school and cancer. The information outlined in this blog is helpful to parents and children alike, from K-12 through graduate school. Navigating school and cancer means different things...
The PACT Act is a new law that expands health care and other benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances while serving in the military. Under the PACT Act, if a Veteran’s active military service meets certain requirements (location and time of...
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...
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...
Navigating the legal and practical issues that most people encounter after a cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming. Triage Cancer takes complex topics, like health insurance, and breaks them down into easy-to-understand terms, in the form of free Quick Guides, Checklists, & Worksheets. All materials are created...
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...
You’ve looked through our free materials and resources, and attended events, but you still have questions. Now what? There is one free resource you may have missed! Triage Cancer’s free Legal & Financial Navigation Program provides one-on-one assistance to individuals diagnosed with cancer, caregivers, and...