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22 Feb Pharmacy Benefit Managers: Why Do They Matter?

Posted at 09:00h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Finances, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

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...

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15 Feb Have Medicare and an HSA? Don’t make a costly mistake!

Posted at 09:00h in Finances, Health Insurance, Medical Care, Medicare by Triage Cancer

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...

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08 Feb First Descents: Embrace the Healing Power of Adventure

Posted at 09:00h in Exercise & Nutrition, Partners, Psychosocial Care by Triage Cancer

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...

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01 Feb How to Crush Medical Debt: 5 Tips for Using Hospital Charity Care

Posted at 09:00h in Finances, Medical Care by Triage Cancer

Emily Pisacreta | Originally published by KHN on October 15, 2021 What if a law passed but no one enforced it? That’s essentially what has happened with one small but helpful rule about hospitals and financial assistance for medical bills. The Affordable Care Act, the health law...

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27 Jan What to Do When a Debt Collector Contacts You

Posted at 09:00h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Finances, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Dealing with debt can feel overwhelming, but knowing what to do when a debt collector contacts you is important. Medical bills, credit card bills, student loans, and other types of debt are often sent to a “collection agency,” which then becomes responsible for collecting payment from...

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25 Jan News You Need: Help with Insurance, Social Security, & Student Loans

Posted at 16:31h 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, changes to social security benefits, and student loan repayment. Federal Updates Are You Unhappy with Your Medicare Advantage Plan? The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period runs from...

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A woman is looking at her computer and shocked by a surprise medical bill.

20 Jan Surprised by a Medical Bill? Here’s What to Do.

Posted at 09:00h in Advocacy, Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Health Insurance, Medical Care by Triage Cancer

If you’ve ever been surprised by a medical bill, you’re not alone. An estimated 10 million patients a year receive the shock of unexpectedly high medical bills for emergency or out-of-network care from providers they did not choose. Many with chronic illnesses or those who have...

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18 Jan Why You Should Participate in Shared Decision-Making

Posted at 09:00h in Advocacy, Caregiving, Medical Care, Partners by Triage Cancer

Whether newly diagnosed, or you’ve been dealing with cancer for a while, it is important to be involved in all decisions related to your care. Fortunately, the days of doctors making choices without patient input are mostly in the past. Instead, most doctors now work...

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11 Jan 5 Tips for Navigating SSDI and SSI During the Pandemic

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

Navigating Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Social Security Income (SSI) applications and appeals during a pandemic is challenging. Here are five tips to help you get your benefits during this unprecedented time. 1. Access Social Security Administration (SSA) Online Services SSA is the federal agency that...

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06 Jan Productivity: A Caregiver’s Best Friend and Worst Enemy

Posted at 09:00h in Caregiving, Psychosocial Care by Triage Cancer

Your to-do list is probably too long for one person. Every item on the list is important, so prioritizing can feel frustrating. When you pick one task to try and complete, something unexpected comes up, or you realize you need to wait for someone else...

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