Legal & Practical Issues for the Cancer Community

06 May Healing Through Writing Workshops with Elephants and Tea

Posted at 08:00h in Partners by Triage Cancer

Triage Cancer is proud to collaborate with organizations serving individuals diagnosed with cancer and caregivers. This blog post is from our organizational partner, Elephants and Tea. Elephants and Tea and This Is Living With Cancer™ have partnered together for a three-part series utilizing our Healing Through...

Changes to MySSA, HHS, Medicaid, LIHEAP, and 23andMe's bankruptcy may affect you and the cancer community.

29 Apr Cancer News You Need: Changes to Social Security, Utility Assistance Programs, Rights for 23andMe Customers, & More

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

April 29, 2025 This blog covers the latest news you need about new federal and state legislation, laws, policies, and programs that may impact the cancer community. This month we have information on changes to how you access your Social Security statement and account, changes to...

Explore health insurance options for federal employees who lost their jobs. Learn how to continue FEHB, enroll in ACA plans, or qualify for Medicaid and CHIP.

22 Apr Health Insurance Options for Federal Employees Losing Their Jobs

Posted at 11:00h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Since January 2025, approximately 260,000 federal employees have lost their jobs. For many of these individuals, one of the biggest questions is: What happens to my health insurance now? Most federal employees get health insurance through the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program. If you’re one of...

15 Apr Empowering Patients: The Magnolia Purpose in Planning Program

Posted at 08:00h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues by jo@triagecancer.org

April 15, 2025 April is National Healthcare Decisions Month and April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day, a time to encourage thoughtful health care and end-of-life planning. To support this, we're spotlighting our partner Magnolia Purpose in Planning, which offers valuable resources for those impacted by...

A young man and his mother Attend the first Triage Health Conference to learn tips for using health insurance, how to navigate finances, appealing denials, and employment rights.

02 Apr Triage Health Announces May Conference

Posted at 09:19h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues by Triage Cancer

Triage Health provides free education on legal and practical issues to help you navigate health care. Triage Health offers a FREE educational conference on several topics including navigating finances, health and disability insurance, employment rights, advocacy, and more. Triage Health is a program of Triage Cancer. When is the...

Stay informed about cuts to Medicaid, changes to Medicaid, and Medicaid spending impacts. Learn how the IRS Direct File system and the HELP Copays Act are shaping healthcare access and affordability.

27 Mar Cancer News You Need: Changes to Medicaid, Filing Taxes, & More

Posted at 11:29h in Federal/State News and Updates by Triage Cancer

This blog covers the latest news you need about new federal and state legislation, laws, policies, and programs that may impact the cancer community. This month we have information on changes to Medicaid, how to file your taxes, and more. National Updates In March, Congress passed a...

What is National Health Care Rights Day? Your right to health care includes health insurance coverage, workplace rights, reasonable accommodations, and more!

11 Mar Health Care Rights Day: Know Your Rights, Protect Your Future

Posted at 08:00h in Advocacy by Triage Cancer

What is National Health Care Rights Day? Triage Cancer founded National Health Care Rights Day on March 22 to raise awareness about the importance of understanding and accessing your health care rights—especially for individuals facing chronic or serious medical conditions. Our goal is to ensure that...

25 Feb HealthWell Foundation: Bridging the Financial Gap for Cancer Patients’ Behavioral Health Needs

Posted at 13:03h in Partners by Triage Cancer

February 25, 2025 Triage Cancer is proud to collaborate with organizations serving individuals diagnosed with cancer and caregivers. This blog post is from our organizational partner, HealthWell Foundation. HealthWell Foundation: Bridging the Financial Gap for Cancer Patients' Behavioral Health Needs For many cancer patients, managing the physical toll of treatment is...

A person holding cash to pay for medicare and irmaa after answering the questions: What is irmaa? What will I pay for Medicare in 2025?

18 Feb Medicare & IRMAA: Do You Know if it Applies to You?

Posted at 08:00h in Medicare by Triage Cancer

Do you have Medicare? Do you know if IRMAA applies to you? Do you know if it will make Medicare cost more for you? Medicare coverage is broken up into different parts. Part A covers your care when you are hospitalized. Part B coverage includes out-patient...