There are endless questions to think about when it comes to employment after a cancer diagnosis. But perhaps the most important question is one that is out of one’s control: will my country protect and support me in the workplace? In the US, the Americans...
Cancer comes with a never-ending influx of health records, medical bills, lengthy emails, and important documents that over time can get difficult to keep track of, especially on top of daily clutter. So, here are some organizing tips for a little peace of mind: Keep...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is responsible for administering retirement and disability benefits. Disability insurance or even early retirement benefits can be critical to an individual who is no longer able to work due to a cancer diagnosis. However, many individuals don’t even know if...
In March 2016, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released new rules for the health insurance marketplaces. These marketplaces are available to people who want to purchase their own health insurance in any of the 38 states that use the online federal marketplace...
Even though no one likes to talk about having a colonoscopy, a colonoscopy can you’re your life! Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, but colon cancer can actually be prevented through screening tests. When a colonoscopy is...
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), more commonly known as Obamacare, passed in 2010, but continues to evolve through rules issued by agencies such as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). On May 13, 2016, the HHS Office for Civil Rights...
Today's guest blog comes from our new partners at the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. The word, Mesothelioma (pronounced mez-uh-thee-lee-oh-muh), is often much better known than the illness it represents. The legal issues surrounding this cancer make mesothelioma, the most expensive keyword on Google (while most keywords cost...
Many people ask us if they are able to buy life insurance after being diagnosed with cancer. And the answer is . . . it depends. The reason we buy insurance, is to protect us in the event that something happens. Car insurance protects our cars; home owners...
What does the Affordable Care Act (ACA), race/ethnicity, and the 2008 economic recession have in common? They have all had an impact on the cancer community. ACA Saves California Families $2,500 on Health Care Ever since the ACA’s premium tax credits and cost-sharing subsidies took effect...
By Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News The Food and Drug Administration removed an obstacle from of its “compassionate use” policy this month, eliminating some paperwork that physicians must do to obtain experimental drugs for some patients with immediately life-threatening illnesses. Doctors will now file an application...