Legal & Practical Issues for the Cancer Community

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10 May Trying to Get Out of Medical Debt? New Changes May Help You.

Posted at 08:00h in Finances by Triage Cancer

Are you feeling the weight of your medical bills? President Biden just took steps to make medical debt less of a burden. After the three major credit reporting agencies, Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion, announced changes to how they report medical debt in March, the Biden administration...

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05 May Bright Spot Network: In Good Help

Posted at 08:00h in Partners by Triage Cancer

“How can I help?” can be a dreaded question for people with cancer. It’s often the first thing people say when they hear about the diagnosis. Yes, it is a well-intentioned question aimed to lessen the burden for the person with cancer. It also puts...

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26 Apr Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Everything You Need to Know

Posted at 08:00h in Advocacy, Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Finances, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a relatively new federal agency that, as its name suggests, watches out for consumers when it comes to financial products. Financial products are things like bank accounts, mortgages, credit cards, student loans, and car loans. The CFPB works to...

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19 Apr What is a Reverse Mortgage?

Posted at 08:00h in Finances by Triage Cancer

If you’re having trouble paying for your mortgage, you may qualify for a reverse mortgage. This blog explains what is a reverse mortgage, the different types, how to qualify, how to repay your loan, and whether you can cancel a reverse mortgage. What is a Reverse Mortgage? A...

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14 Apr Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation – Together we are Stronger!

Posted at 09:00h in Partners by Triage Cancer

When a child is diagnosed with a brain or spinal cord tumor, a family is thrown into an unfamiliar world that lasts well beyond diagnosis and treatment. It is a journey that lasts a lifetime, but no family has to go through it alone. For over...

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12 Apr Your Checklist to Getting Organized for National Healthcare Decisions Day

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

Saturday, April 16, is National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD)! NHDD is an effort to encourage and empower people of all ages to learn the importance of advance care planning – one key part of creating an estate plan. However, we know that this topic can...

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07 Apr Triage Cancer to Host Free 2022 Conference Series

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

Triage Cancer offers a series of FREE educational conferences on cancer-related topics including navigating finances, health and disability insurance, employment rights, advocacy, and other cancer survivorship topics. Join us online on Saturday, May 21, or in Chicago on Saturday, October 1. To register and learn more, visit TriageCancer.org/Conferences. The...

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05 Apr Understanding Medigap Birthday Rules

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

If you are about to become eligible for Medicare, you need to understand your different Medicare plan choices. And, if you think that you want original Medicare (Parts A and B) rather than a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C), it is crucial for you to...

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29 Mar News You Need: Help with Medical Debt, Insurance, & More

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 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...