Legal & Practical Issues for the Cancer Community

25 May The Numbers Don’t Lie: The AHCA Will Cost Us

Posted at 10:34h in Advocacy by Triage Cancer

The Congressional Budget Office has released its “score” of the American Health Care Act (AHCA) and the bottom line is that the AHCA will cost the cancer community greatly. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is a non-partisan agency that is tasked with analyzing proposed legislation to...

17 May Taking Time Off: How laws work together

Posted at 08:09h in Employment by Triage Cancer

Often the ways that federal laws, state laws, and employer policies work together are like puzzle pieces fitting together. Except that everyone’s puzzle is going to look a little different, depending on which laws apply to you, which state you live in, and what benefits...

10 May “Going Out on Disability”

Posted at 09:15h in Disability Insurance, Employment by Triage Cancer

When someone is faced with a cancer diagnosis and treatment, they often wonder “do I need to go out on disability?” Unfortunately, they aren’t always sure what that actually means, or that it could mean multiple things. The main confusion comes from not understanding the difference...

04 May Today Congress Voted to Take a Step Backwards

Posted at 14:15h in Advocacy, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted, by a two-vote margin, to pass the American Health Care Act. As we have talked about in prior posts, if signed, this law is a step backwards and would hurt millions of Americans. It has the potential to effect...

03 May Latest Update on Changes to Our Health Care System – Our Worst Fears Realized

Posted at 16:43h in Advocacy, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Once again we find ourselves in the position of having to share some frightening news when it comes to health care system. Last week, an amendment (referred to as the MacArthur Amendment) was proposed to the American Health Care Act (AHCA), the legislation designed to...

03 May The Triage Cancer Conferences Are For You

Posted at 09:04h in Advocacy, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Who should attend a Triage Cancer Conference? In short, everyone in the cancer community. We are coming to 3 different communities with a FREE program that has been designed for patients, survivors, caregivers, health care professionals, and advocates. Whichever group you are part of, we...

26 Apr Testicular Cancer Awareness

Posted at 08:37h in Medical Care, Partners by Triage Cancer

As we close out Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, our partners at the Testicular Cancer Foundation share valuable information about testicular cancer awareness, prevention and detection. Did you know that testicular cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer for men that fall between the ages of 15 and...

17 Apr Sexual Health and Pleasure With Cancer in Your Life

Posted at 14:19h in Medical Care by Triage Cancer

By Barbara Musser of SexyAfterCancer.com We all understand the need for physical health and how precious that can be when we are on the cancer journey. Serious or chronic health issues like cancer change our lives and we have the opportunity to take responsibility for our...

12 Apr Living Paycheck to Paycheck and then . . . Cancer!

Posted at 09:00h in Finances by Triage Cancer

At the beginning of 2016, headlines all over the country read something like “63% Of Americans Don't Have Enough Savings to Cover A $500 Emergency.” This alarming statistic was according to a 2015 study by Bankrate.com. What it really meant is that nearly two-thirds of...

04 Apr Unexpected Costs of a Funeral

Posted at 08:37h in Estate Planning, Finances by Triage Cancer

Too many people are caught off guard by the cost of a funeral. In general, funeral costs are not something you think about until you are at a very vulnerable point in your life. You are grieving the loss of a loved one and at...