If you are about to become eligible for Medicare, you need to understand your different Medicare plan choices. And, if you think that you want original Medicare (Parts A and B) rather than a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C), it is crucial for you to...
Here is the latest news you need about laws and programs that may impact the cancer community, including medical debt, health insurance options, and paid sick leave. Federal Updates Do You Have Medical Debt? In July, the three main credit-reporting companies are changing how medical debt in...
Today marks 10 years since two cancer rights attorneys founded Triage Cancer to fill a gap in the cancer community. Since that day, we've provided more than 1,050 free educational seminars for 337,000 people online, and in all 50 states, D.C., and Guam. And, in...
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) are designed to help people save for future medical expenses. An HSA can be used to pay for medical expenses now or to save money for medical expenses you may have in the future. However, HSAs are only available to individuals...
When you have cancer, it is important to empower yourself, body, mind, and spirit, with the tools that can help you navigate your diagnosis. Integrative or complementary medicine includes a range of mind-body tools that work in conjunction with standard medical treatment. According to cancer.gov, these...
Given how complicated the health insurance enrollment process can be, some states have found a way to make it simpler and easier for people to get covered, through easy enrollment programs. What are Easy Enrollment Programs? Easy enrollment programs are new state efforts to inform individuals of...
If you are turning 65 and are still working and getting health insurance through your employer, you may be wondering about Medicare. Or, if you are already on Medicare and are thinking about going back to work, you may be wondering if you can drop...
What is a Pharmacy Benefit Manager? A Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) is a company that selects, purchases, and distributes drugs for a health insurance company. PBMs have a significant impact on which pharmacy you may go to, what drug you will take, and even how much...
If you have Medicare and an HSA (Health Savings Account), there are a few key facts you need to know to avoid making costly mistakes. How Medicare Enrollment Affects Your HSA An HSA is a popular tool used to save and pay for future medical costs. Becoming eligible...
Our proud partner First Descents, provides free, life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults (ages 18-45) impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions. First Descents (FD) knows that receiving a life-changing diagnosis can leave us with deep feelings of isolation, loneliness, and the need for a...