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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
One of the most impactful ways to support the cancer community is by volunteering! And, if you're still looking for a New Year's resolution, volunteering more is a great one. Triage Cancer depends on dedicated volunteers all over the country to fulfill our mission of...
For nearly a decade, Triage Cancer has been providing free resources for the cancer community – including people diagnosed, health care professionals, and caregivers. Since our founding in 2012, we’ve reached more than 2 million people through free educational events, materials, and resources. Here is a...
Getting breast implants can change a person’s life for the better. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Plastic Surgeon Foundation, approximately 10 million to 11 million women in the world have breast implants. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons estimates that...