20 Nov VA Provides Financial Relief to Veterans During COVID-19

Posted at 19:18h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

As we celebrated Veterans Day last week, we were reminded of, and humbled by, the service of current and former members of our armed forces. We want to take a minute to share some valuable resources for Veterans . . . There are a number of...

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19 Nov Workers’ Compensation vs. Social Security Disability Insurance

Posted at 09:30h in Employment, Finances by Triage Cancer

Injuries can cause physical and financial distress when you’re unable to work. If you have been injured and are not able to work, you can make up for lost income using Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Worker’s Compensation Benefits. Understanding how these benefits work can...

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17 Nov CancerFinances.org: Getting Cancer-Related Financial Help

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

Cancer is expensive. The financial burden of a cancer diagnosis is often referred to as financial toxicity. A cancer diagnosis can impact a person's ability to maintain their income, increases out-of-pocket medical costs, and brings other unexpected expenses. That’s why we created CancerFinances.org. This free and easy-to-use resource is...

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10 Nov Do You Have Rights in a Clinical Trial?

Posted at 10:00h in Clinical Trials by Triage Cancer

Informed Consent Have you ever wondered what it means to sign the legal “Informed Consent” papers when going through a clinical trial? If you are considering a particular treatment or procedure that is being offered through a clinical trial, you can’t receive that treatment or procedure...

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05 Nov News You Need: A National & State Update on Cancer-Related Legal Issues

Posted at 16:11h in Disability Insurance, Employment, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

We know that a lot is uncertain this morning about our country, and we will continue to update you on the way that proposed and actual changes to our health care system and other areas of law may impact the cancer community. But here is some...

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03 Nov Cancer is a legal issue: Vote.

Posted at 17:57h in Advocacy by Triage Cancer

In case you weren’t aware, today is election day. There are many issues on ballots all over the country that will impact the cancer community. While much of election law is well established, we are coming across confusing and sometimes incorrect information online. Because people...

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03 Nov Triage Cancer Animated Video Series: Now Available in English, Spanish, & Tagalog

Posted at 10:00h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Triage Cancer offers a series of animated videos that explain important topics for individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers. The videos are each about 5 minutes long and are now available in English and Spanish. You can also watch our videos with subtitles in...

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29 Oct Sleepless Nights, Hair Loss and Cracked Teeth: Pandemic Stress Takes Its Toll

Posted at 09:00h in COVID-19, Psychosocial Care by Triage Cancer

by Aneri Pattani, Kaiser Family Foundation In late March, shortly after New York state closed nonessential businesses and asked people to stay home, Ashley Laderer began waking each morning with a throbbing headache. “The pressure was so intense it felt like my head was going to explode,”...

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27 Oct Triage Cancer Resources About Clinical Trials

Posted at 10:00h in Clinical Trials by Triage Cancer

For many reasons, becoming a participant in a clinical trial is surrounded by a great deal of confusion. Triage Cancer wants to provide you with information about participating in a clinical trial, understand insurance coverage for clinical trials, and help you find trials that may...

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22 Oct Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts 101

Posted at 08:39h in Finances, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

As many people are beginning their open enrollment season for benefits at their jobs, they may have questions about all of their various options. Two options that may be helpful for people to consider enrolling in are a Flexible Spending Account or a Health Savings...

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