Legal & Practical Issues for the Cancer Community

27 Sep RSVP by 9/30: Free, Online Magic Show for Kids with Cancer

Posted at 08:00h in Caregiving by Triage Cancer

Triage Cancer will host an online magic show for kids with cancer and their families on Thursday, October 13. The event is the culmination of our 10th anniversary celebration. Registration is open until Friday, September 30. Families will be entertained by the “Stand Up Magician,” Derek...

20 Sep Cancer News You Need: What’s Happening at the National & State Level?

Posted at 08:00h in Federal/State News and Updates by Triage Cancer

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 like being able to get free preventive services? You may have to start paying for preventative services....

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13 Sep Saving Money with Medicare Part D

Posted at 13:38h in Finances, Health Insurance, Medicare by Triage Cancer

Each fall you have the opportunity to review your Medicare Part D plan to make sure it meets your needs and saves you the most amount of money possible! But first, what is Medicare Part D? Medicare Part D is prescription drug coverage. Part D plans are...

08 Sep How I Became the Patient from Hell

Posted at 08:00h in Partners, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

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...

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06 Sep Does Medicaid Cover Clinical Trials?

Posted at 08:00h in Clinical Trials, Health Insurance, Medicaid by Triage Cancer

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...

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30 Aug Do Co-Pay Accumulators Cost You More?

Posted at 08:00h in Finances, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

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...

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23 Aug Laws that Help Kids Navigate School and Cancer

Posted at 08:00h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues by Triage Cancer

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...

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16 Aug Are You a Veteran? How the PACT Act May Help You.

Posted at 08:00h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Health Insurance, Medical Care by Triage Cancer

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...

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11 Aug How Does the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Affect You?

Posted at 16:57h in Health Insurance, Medicare by Triage Cancer

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...

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09 Aug How Often Can Your Employer Ask You to Complete FMLA Forms?

Posted at 08:00h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Employment by Triage Cancer

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...