Social Security Column By Essie L. Landry Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Sierra West Area What kind of questions do you and your friends ask about Social Security? When do my benefits arrive? What are Social Security work credits, and do they have anything to do...
This week we bring you information that may be useful to you and updates from a few states . . . National News: It was announced last week that Medicare will require hospitals to post their standard prices online and make electronic medical resources more readily...
Social networking sites are rapidly growing, giving patients with cancer a place to connect with others. On line social groups on Facebook, discussion boards, and peer to peer networking connections have become widely available and serve some specific needs unique to cancer patients and their...
Social Security Column By Essie L. Landry Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Sierra West Area National Social Security Month is celebrated in April and is dedicated to educating you about Social Security programs and services. From programs that help support you through life’s journey, to services that...
There are many proposed and approved changes to our health care system at both the federal and state levels, which may impact the cancer community. If you don’t live in one of these states, it’s important to know that these changes could come to your...
Attorney General & Congress Battle Over Medical Marijuana Being able to adequately manage the short-term, long-term, and late-term side effects of cancer treatment is crucial for patients and survivors. One method of side effect management that is on the rise, is the use of medical marijuana,...
When making decisions about whether to continue working or take time off after a cancer diagnosis, it is important to understand your options so that you can make an educated decision. Disability insurance (e.g., SSDI) is a way to replace your wages if you need...
Do you have a 401k or 403b retirement plan at work? If you do, then you may be able to take out a loan from your retirement plan or make a hardship withdrawal. Plans are not required to offer either option, but offer one or both: ...
More than 58 million people in the United States are enrolled in Medicare. But there is still a significant amount of confusion about how and when to make Medicare coverage choices. For information about the basics of Medicare and its different parts of coverage, read...
Last week, we shared a number of changes that states are looking to make to our health care system. This week, we bring you a major change that has been proposed nationally. Short-Term Insurance Plans First, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released...