Legal & Practical Issues for the Cancer Community

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26 Jul Work and Cancer: How to Get Help Through “Reasonable Accommodations”

Posted at 08:00h in Employment by Triage Cancer

Today, we celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990. The ADA is a federal law that protects eligible individuals with disabilities against discrimination. Title I of the ADA provides protections...

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12 Jul Cancer News You Need: Accessing Health Care, Managing Medical Debt, & More

Posted at 13:29h in Federal/State News and Updates by Triage Cancer

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 receive health care through the VA? The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) released a VA...

05 Jul Training Designed Just for Oncology Health Care Professionals

Posted at 08:00h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Finances, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Understanding the U.S. health care system, health insurance, disability insurance, and managing finances, is confusing on a good day. But when the need to understand these topics is amplified by a serious medical condition like cancer, there is even more to unpack. The consequences of...

28 Jun Loyalty Programs – Can You Give Your Rewards to Loved Ones When You Die?

Posted at 08:00h in Estate Planning, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

If you’re an avid traveler, Amazon user, or enjoy maximizing benefits when you are shopping, you may be part of loyalty rewards programs. You may be earning airline miles; hotel, rental car, and gas rewards; points on a credit card; shopping rewards from various stores;...

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21 Jun Key Tips for Health Insurance Appeals

Posted at 08:00h in Health Insurance, Medical Care by Triage Cancer

We’re sharing some key tips to help you receive the care you need if your health insurance company denies coverage for your medical care. At some point during cancer treatment, you may experience a denial of coverage from an insurance company, whether for an imaging...

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14 Jun New Rules to Make Enrolling in Medicare Easier

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

Are you about to become eligible for Medicare? It’s very important to understand when to enroll and make changes to your coverage. If you miss deadlines, you may be paying lifetime penalties. On April 22, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a...

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09 Jun Medicare Surprise: Drug Plan Prices Touted During Open Enrollment Can Rise Within a Month

Posted at 08:00h in Finances, Health Insurance, Medicare by Triage Cancer

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...

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07 Jun Health Insurance Marketplace Enrollment Made Easier for 2023

Posted at 08:00h in Health Insurance, Medical Care by Triage Cancer

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...

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31 May Explore Triage Cancer’s Award-Winning Animated Videos

Posted at 08:00h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Employment, Estate Planning, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

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...