Legal & Practical Issues for the Cancer Community

07 Dec Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: Know the Difference?

Posted at 10:56h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

There are two ways to access Medicare coverage: Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans. Currently, 58 million people in the United States are enrolled in Medicare --- of which 19 million are enrolled in Medicare Advantage Plans. Obviously there is a great confusion about all things Medicare....

05 Dec Sexuality Concerns and Cancer

Posted at 09:20h in Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Sexuality and intimacy are important aspects of health for all people, including those diagnosed with cancer. For those patients currently in treatment or just recovering from surgery, there are some important considerations to be aware of before you engage in any sexual activity. For Women: When recovering...

30 Nov Taking FMLA Leave During the Holidays

Posted at 08:14h in Employment by Triage Cancer

The Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave, per year. How this 12 weeks of time off gets counted by employers is a frequent question that we receive. Figuring this out can be...

21 Nov FAQs About Social Security Survivors Benefits

Posted at 09:23h in Disability Insurance by Triage Cancer

Today we are pleased to share some very useful information from the Social Security Administration about the right of survivors to collect a loved ones' Social Security benefits. Who can get Social Security survivors benefits and how do I apply? Response: When you die, members of your family...

07 Nov Genetics, Genomics & Liquid Biopsies: How Do They Apply to You

Posted at 09:09h in Medical Care by Triage Cancer

Genetic Testing vs. Genomic Testing We all know that our DNA can be very useful in figuring out what part of the world our ancestors hail from, but can understanding our DNA really help in the treatment of cancer? For more and more of us the...

02 Nov Six Key Things You Need to Know During Open Enrollment

Posted at 16:20h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Open enrollment for plans sold in the Marketplaces started yesterday and we have been hearing that there is still a lot of confusion. As a reminder, open enrollment is the time of year consumers can shop for a new plan or make changes to existing...

31 Oct Making the Most of Ticket to Work

Posted at 09:00h in Disability Insurance, Employment by Triage Cancer

Tai Prohaska, MPH Manager of Strategic Alliances, Allsup If you had to stop working due to cancer, and were awarded Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you could benefit from Social Security’s Ticket to Work program. Research shows that the longer a person is detached from the labor...

24 Oct Clarifying Open Enrollment

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

There has been a lot of confusion about open enrollment for health insurance coverage in the news and on social media and we want to clarify some things and share some news: Open enrollment to buy coverage for 2018 through the State Health Insurance Marketplaces...

23 Oct Health Care in the News: Keeping Down Costs

Posted at 09:45h in Federal/State News and Updates by Triage Cancer

Cost-Sharing Reductions: On Thursday, 10/12, the President announced the discontinuation of cost-sharing reduction payments (CSRs) for health insurers that sell plans in the state Health Insurance Marketplaces. For those who choose to buy health insurance coverage through the marketplaces, they may be eligible for...

17 Oct Balance Billing: What You Need to Know

Posted at 09:31h in Advocacy, Finances by Triage Cancer

In order to avoid unexpected medical bills, it is important to know how your health plan works and how a practice referred to "balance billing" can affect you. Most plans have a specific network of doctors and facilities that their members can use for their...