19 Mar Buyer Beware: Misleading Ads for Medicare Advantage Plans

Posted at 08:00h in Medicare by Triage Cancer

Navigating Medicare and understanding the many plan options available can be hard. What can make this process even harder, are the misleading and deceptive sales strategies insurance companies use to sell Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. It is important to be able...

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12 Mar Attention Veterans – Are You Now Eligible for VA Health Care?

Posted at 08:00h in Health Insurance, Military & Veterans by Triage Cancer

As of March 5, 2024, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), has expanded eligibility for VA Health Care to millions of Veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards, while serving in the U.S. Military. This change was created by the Promise to Address...

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27 Feb Do You Know if You Have an Insured or Self-Insured Employer Health Insurance Plan? You Should

Posted at 08:00h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Do you get health insurance coverage through your employer? Do you know if your employer-sponsored health insurance plan is insured or self-insured? Do you know thedifference? Do you know why it matters? You should. But if you don’t, you are not alone. Most people don’t. This blog explains...

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20 Feb Can Noncitizens Buy Health Insurance Marketplace Plans?

Posted at 08:00h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

In order to buy a plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace, someone must (1) live in the United States; (2) be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, or be lawfully present in the U.S.; and (3) not be incarcerated. If you are a U.S. “resident”...

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13 Feb 2024 Changes to Medicare You Need to Know

Posted at 08:00h in Medicare by Triage Cancer

In the arena of health insurance, things are always changing. Those changes may be about whattype of care is covered, who is eligible for that care, or how much patients have to pay out-of-pocket for that care. Staying on top of those changes can feel challenging...

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30 Jan Dollar For Helps Patients Get Charity Care, Crush Medical Debt

Posted at 08:00h in Partners by Triage Cancer

Staying on top of hospital bills and medical expenses in the midst of cancer treatment can be an overwhelming challenge. But for many patients, there is relief from hospital bills. It’s called “charity care.” What Is Charity Care? How Does It Help You? Charity care is a...

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02 Jan Triage Cancer Launches 2024 Webinar Series

Posted at 08:00h in Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Navigating cancer can feel daunting. What is the best health insurance for me and my family? Can I continue working during treatment? How do I get help paying for prescription drugs? Triage Cancer has answers to these questions and more. And, we will be sharing...

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19 Dec Inflation Reduction Act & Vaccines

Posted at 08:00h in Medicare by Triage Cancer

How is Medicare Part D Coverage of Vaccines Changing? Why does a bill called the Inflation Reduction Act impact the cancer community, and how does that relate to Medicare Part D coverage of vaccines? Keep reading to find out! What is the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022? In...

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12 Dec Tax Assistance Help for Veterans

Posted at 09:52h in Finances by Triage Cancer

Does dealing with your taxes feel overwhelming?  Not sure where to start? There are tax assistance programs that can help Veterans file their taxes and save money. Veteran Tax Assistance Programs   Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) provides...

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06 Dec Kidney Cancer Association Programs for Patients & Caregivers

Posted at 08:00h in Partners by Triage Cancer

  This blog post is from our organizational partner, the Kidney Cancer Association (KCA), which is a global community dedicated to serving and empowering patients and caregivers, and leading change through advocacy, research, and education in order to be the universal leader in finding the cure...

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