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...
In February, we celebrated American Heart Month and as part of our core values, we’re happy to raise awareness not only about heart health, but how issues with your heart can affect life after cancer treatment. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause...
In an ongoing effort to keep you up to date on the many proposed and approved changes to our health care system and how they might impact the cancer community, this week, we bring you updates from around the country. If you don’t live in one...
Many have heard of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), but may not know all of the details. The ADA is the federal law that protects people with disabilities from discrimination in a variety of ways. The ADA was passed by Congress in 1990, more than...