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23 Nov The Affordable Care Act: An Overview of the Consumer Protections

Posted at 16:08h in Advocacy by Triage Cancer

The cancer community has benefited tremendously from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). As we have talked about in the past, the ACA is a complex law effecting multiple aspects of health care in this country. One of the most important things the...

15 Nov Volunteer Opportunity: LIVESTRONG

Posted at 13:52h in Advocacy, Partners by Triage Cancer

Have you or a loved one been impacted by cancer? Are you interested in volunteering for a mission-based organization specifically focused on the needs of those affected by cancer? Are you interested in making a difference in your local cancer community? LIVESTRONG means doing the best...

10 Nov A Post-Election Update: Health Insurance in the U.S.

Posted at 14:29h in Advocacy by Triage Cancer

There is no doubt about it, the results of the 2016 presidential election will bring significant changes to our country. Some of the most significant changes will likely be to our health care system and the way that many of us access health insurance coverage. We...

10 Nov Cancer & Employment: International Series – China

Posted at 10:23h in Employment by Triage Cancer

Navigating employment after a cancer diagnosis is a challenges issue for many employees because of the balance between money, time, and abilities. In the US, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides legal protection against employment discrimination and access to reasonable accommodations. While the ADA is...

08 Nov 2017 Raise for Social Security & SSI

Posted at 03:00h in Disability Insurance, Finances by Triage Cancer

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced that the cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2017 will be a 0.3 percent increase for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. That means that the SSI federal benefit rate in 2017 will increase by $2 to...

03 Nov How to Find Legal Assistance

Posted at 11:02h in Advocacy, Disability Insurance, Employment, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Triage Cancer tries to give you information to help you navigate the system without an attorney, but sometimes you may need more help. It can be overwhelming, on top of everything else, to try and figure out where to find a reputable attorney. Here are...

01 Nov Medical Certification – Don’t Let It Disclose For You

Posted at 10:00h in Employment by Triage Cancer

If you choose to keep completely mum about your cancer diagnosis at work, you’ll be in good company. Grover Cleveland had a surgery for oral cancer in 1893, while serving as President of the United States, and nobody heard anything about it until 1917. President...

27 Oct Using Communication to Build Stronger Relationships After a Cancer Diagnosis

Posted at 11:09h in Psychosocial Care by Triage Cancer

Ali Schaffer, LCSW Manager, Patient and Family-Centered Care at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Many people feel a loss of control after a cancer diagnosis. This feeling, along with the other emotional responses, can impact many areas of life, including intimate relationships. Even without a cancer diagnosis, relationships are...

25 Oct Prescription Drug Coverage: New Recommendations from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners

Posted at 10:30h in Advocacy, Finances by Triage Cancer

As someone dealing with cancer, you are probably no stranger to the exorbitant costs of prescription drugs. In fact, the cost of all drugs, not just cancer drugs, has received quite a bit of news coverage lately. Everyone admits there is a problem, but very...

20 Oct Your Year End Tax Planning Starts Now!

Posted at 08:33h in Finances, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Back to share more expert advice is financial planner, Kristi Sullivan! Today she is sharing some practical end of year tax tips for individuals and small business owners. Think you can wait until December 31st to do tax planning for 2016? Think again! Starting your tax to-do’s earlier...

23 Nov The Affordable Care Act: An Overview of the Consumer Protections

15 Nov Volunteer Opportunity: LIVESTRONG

10 Nov A Post-Election Update: Health Insurance in the U.S.

10 Nov Cancer & Employment: International Series – China

08 Nov 2017 Raise for Social Security & SSI

03 Nov How to Find Legal Assistance

01 Nov Medical Certification – Don’t Let It Disclose For You

27 Oct Using Communication to Build Stronger Relationships After a Cancer Diagnosis

25 Oct Prescription Drug Coverage: New Recommendations from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners

20 Oct Your Year End Tax Planning Starts Now!

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