Legal & Practical Issues for the Cancer Community

Conference helps cancer patients learn tips for using health insurance and how to manage stress

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...

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15 Mar Can a Health Savings Account (HSA) Help You?

Posted at 09:00h in Finances by Triage Cancer

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) are designed to help people save for future medical expenses. An HSA can be used to pay for medical expenses now or to save money for medical expenses you may have in the future. However, HSAs are only available to individuals...

10 Mar How Integrative Therapies Can Help When You Have Cancer

Posted at 09:00h in Partners, Psychosocial Care by Triage Cancer

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08 Mar Filing Your Taxes? Get Health Insurance through Easy Enrollment.

Posted at 09:00h in Finances, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Given how complicated the health insurance enrollment process can be, some states have found a way to make it simpler and easier for people to get covered, through easy enrollment programs. What are Easy Enrollment Programs? Easy enrollment programs are new state efforts to inform individuals of...

A man, who works in construction, is turning 65 and wondering about his employer health insurance plan and medicare.

01 Mar Can You Switch Between Employer Health Insurance and Medicare?

Posted at 09:00h in Health Insurance, Medical Care, Medicare by Triage Cancer

If you are turning 65 and are still working and getting health insurance through your employer, you may be wondering about Medicare. Or, if you are already on Medicare and are thinking about going back to work, you may be wondering if you can drop...

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22 Feb Pharmacy Benefit Managers: Why Do They Matter?

Posted at 09:00h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Finances, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

What is a Pharmacy Benefit Manager? A Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) is a company that selects, purchases, and distributes drugs for a health insurance company. PBMs have a significant impact on which pharmacy you may go to, what drug you will take, and even how much...

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15 Feb Have Medicare and an HSA? Don’t make a costly mistake!

Posted at 09:00h in Finances, Health Insurance, Medical Care, Medicare by Triage Cancer

If you have Medicare and an HSA (Health Savings Account), there are a few key facts you need to know to avoid making costly mistakes. How Medicare Enrollment Affects Your HSA An HSA is a popular tool used to save and pay for future medical costs. Becoming eligible...