27 Oct Triage Cancer Resources About Clinical Trials

Posted at 10:00h in Clinical Trials by Triage Cancer

For many reasons, becoming a participant in a clinical trial is surrounded by a great deal of confusion. Triage Cancer wants to provide you with information about participating in a clinical trial, understand insurance coverage for clinical trials, and help you find trials that may...

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20 Oct Five Interview Questions to Ask a Financial Planner

Posted at 09:59h in Finances by Triage Cancer

Are you considering a search for a financial planner? Different people seek financial planners for different reasons.  Given that individual circumstances differ; care should be taken to find a financial planner that fits your unique needs. For example, an individual with a cancer diagnosis may have...

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15 Oct Words of Wisdom for the Newly Diagnosed . . .

Posted at 08:45h in Medical Care by Triage Cancer

As an oncology health care practitioner and a caregiver to a chronically ill parent myself, I know firsthand about the gravity of a diagnosis that can change the course of life as we know it.  With a new cancer diagnosis, many thoughts can run through...

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13 Oct Cancer-Related Legal Issues: Where You Live Matters

Posted at 10:00h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues by Triage Cancer

Where you live matters. Depending on which state you live in, your state laws may provide additional protections and benefits for individuals diagnosed with cancer and caregivers. Triage Cancer offers a Chart of State Laws to access location-specific information on topics like: Employment Taking Time Off Work ...

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06 Oct Debunking Clinical Trial Myths: 5 Facts You Need To Know

Posted at 10:00h in Clinical Trials by Triage Cancer

In our Clinical Trials blog series, we’ve covered topics such as how to find the right clinical trial, how to find and pay for clinical trials, and even if you have rights in a clinical trial. You may have heard a lot about clinical trials, but still have questions...

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01 Oct Voting Guide – Exercise Your Rights

Posted at 08:00h in Advocacy by Triage Cancer

Your vote matters – decisions are made by those who show up. It is our civic duty to cast our vote for the people we want to represent us and support issues that we care about. In our democracy, we get to have a say about...

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28 Sep The Supreme Court & Potential Implications for our Health Care System

Posted at 23:29h in Advocacy, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

The passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has left a vacancy on the Supreme Court of the United States. On November 10, just a few days after the election, the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments on a case that challenges the constitutionality...

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10 Sep Accessing Medical Records

Posted at 10:00h in Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Do you have a complete copy of your medical records? From all of your providers? If not, we can help! It is extremely important that individuals diagnosed with cancer have access to their medical records. Each health care provider who treats you has their own file of...

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08 Sep Are You Still Eligible for Paid FMLA Leave?

Posted at 08:45h in COVID-19, Employment by Triage Cancer

Do you have minor children who are in school? If their school is closed, then you may be able to take time off work through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA provides two weeks of paid sick leave, as well as 12 weeks for...

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03 Sep Signing up for Marketplace Health Insurance During COVID-19: An Important Update

Posted at 09:00h in COVID-19, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Have you lost your health insurance coverage through work, anytime since January 1st of this year? Have you thought about signing up for an individual plan through the Marketplace? Now’s your chance. A recent change to the Marketplace at HealthCare.gov could help. Normally, the Special Enrollment Period...

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