Written by Susan Jaffe, Originally published May 3, 2022 Something strange happened between the time Linda Griffith signed up for a new Medicare prescription drug plan during last fall’s enrollment period and when she tried to fill her first prescription in January. She picked a Humana drug...
New rules issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) should make it easier for consumers to find health insurance on the Marketplace for 2023. Creating New Standardized Plans While insurance companies who offer plans on the Marketplace are required to offer standardized plans...
We understand that everyone learns differently, and that’s why we’ve created an extensive library of FREE cancer-related educational videos – perfect for visual learners. Each animated video is about five minutes long and puts complicated topics like health insurance, medical bills, rights at work, and...
Are you concerned about the cost of treatment at a hospital? Thanks to the Hospital Price Transparency Rule, you may have access to cost information on their website! What is the Hospital Price Transparency Rule? The Hospital Price Transparency Rule, created by the U.S. Department of Health...
Friday, May 20, is Clinical Trials Day! Clinical trials are critical to advancing cancer research, and they also provide opportunities for individuals diagnosed with cancer to try new treatments. However, there is a lot of misinformation about what clinical trials are, how to access them,...
Are you feeling the weight of your medical bills? President Biden just took steps to make medical debt less of a burden. After the three major credit reporting agencies, Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion, announced changes to how they report medical debt in March, the Biden administration...
“How can I help?” can be a dreaded question for people with cancer. It’s often the first thing people say when they hear about the diagnosis. Yes, it is a well-intentioned question aimed to lessen the burden for the person with cancer. It also puts...
Here is the latest news you need about laws and programs that may impact the cancer community, including health insurance options, medical debt, and paid sick leave. Federal Updates Do You Have Student Loans? The pause on federal student loan payments has been extended to August 31, 2022....
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a relatively new federal agency that, as its name suggests, watches out for consumers when it comes to financial products. Financial products are things like bank accounts, mortgages, credit cards, student loans, and car loans. The CFPB works to...
If you’re having trouble paying for your mortgage, you may qualify for a reverse mortgage. This blog explains what is a reverse mortgage, the different types, how to qualify, how to repay your loan, and whether you can cancel a reverse mortgage. What is a Reverse Mortgage? A...