During this unprecedented time, there are a lot of changes at the federal and state levels to help people manage their finances, work, and insurance. We will be sharing a series of blogs with details about these programs, as more information is released, including federal...
Stephanie O'Neill March 27, 2020 On weekday evenings, sisters Lesley Laine and Lisa Ingle stage online happy hours from the Southern California home they share. It’s something they’ve been enjoying with local and faraway friends during this period of social distancing and self-isolation. And on a recent...
On Friday, we posted this blog, News You Need During Covid-19: Taxes, Student Loans, Work, & Insurance with some key information for the cancer community and beyond, about taxes, insurance, work, and more. Things are changing rapidly, so we also want to share this article with...
What Does the Texas Ruling Against the ACA Mean for the Cancer Community? In a potential threat to the cancer community, on Friday night, just hours before the end of Marketplace open enrollment, a Texas judge ruled that the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional. What does...
Every day more and more Americans are struggling to cover their medication costs, leading to difficult choices between paying for food, housing, or prescriptions. Uninsured Americans face the most difficulty, often looking at extremely high medical bills and expenses they must cover on their own....
BMT Journeys: An invitation to transplant recipients and their caregivers to write about and share their experience Medicine may heal the body, but art and writing can heal the soul. Reflective writing and creating art about your experience with cancer may help you cope with your...
Social Security Column By Essie L. Landry Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Sierra West Area What kind of questions do you and your friends ask about Social Security? When do my benefits arrive? What are Social Security work credits, and do they have anything to do...
This week we bring you information that may be useful to you and updates from a few states . . . National News: It was announced last week that Medicare will require hospitals to post their standard prices online and make electronic medical resources more readily...
Social networking sites are rapidly growing, giving patients with cancer a place to connect with others. On line social groups on Facebook, discussion boards, and peer to peer networking connections have become widely available and serve some specific needs unique to cancer patients and their...
Social Security Column By Essie L. Landry Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Sierra West Area National Social Security Month is celebrated in April and is dedicated to educating you about Social Security programs and services. From programs that help support you through life’s journey, to services that...