29 Nov Veterans Can Now Refill Prescriptions Through the VA Health and Benefits App

Posted at 13:14h in Medical Care by Triage Cancer

Veterans can now use their VA Health and Benefits mobile application (“app”) to refill their prescriptions (Rx)!  What is the VA Health and Benefits mobile app?   The VA Health and Benefits mobile app is the official app provided by the VA. It allows Veterans to easily manage...

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21 Nov Can I Lower My Student Loan Payments Through the New SAVE Plan?

Posted at 08:00h in Finances by Triage Cancer

If you’re among the millions of individuals in the U.S. who have student loans, you should know about the Biden Administration’s new student loan repayment plan: the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan. This blog will explain what is the SAVE Plan, how it may...

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14 Nov Paying Too Much for Medicare? How to Lower Your Premiums

Posted at 08:00h in Medicare by Triage Cancer

Medicare coverage is broken up into different parts. Part A covers your care when you are hospitalized. Part B coverage includes out-patient care, doctors visits, and preventive services. Part D covers most prescription drugs. You must pay a monthly premium for Medicare Part B and Part...

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31 Oct Cancer News You Need: New State Laws on Paid Leave, Medicaid, Fertility, & Medical Debt

Posted at 09:00h in Federal/State News and Updates by Triage Cancer

This blog covers the latest news you need about new state legislation, laws, and programs that may impact the cancer community. We have information on health insurance coverage for biomarker testing, fertility preservation, oral chemo, and Medicaid expansion. State Updates As of 8/1/23, employers in Louisiana...

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24 Oct WTF (What the Finance) Is a Qualified Charitable Distribution?

Posted at 14:11h in Finances by Triage Cancer

Ever wonder how to make donations to a charity from your IRA? This blog from our partner and certified financial planner, Kristi Sullivan, explains what you need to know . . . To encourage you not to leave all the year-end tasks until, well, the end...

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17 Oct How to Keep Health Insurance During Medicaid “Unwinding”

Posted at 10:02h in Medicaid by Triage Cancer

Do you have Medicaid? Have you heard that Medicaid is “unwinding?” Wondering what that means? Have you, or someone in your family recently gone to the doctor or the pharmacy, and found out that your Medicaid coverage was cancelled? This blog will explain what is Medicaid...

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03 Oct What to Do When Medicare Says No: Appealing to a Medicare Administrative Contractor

Posted at 08:00h in Medicare by Triage Cancer

When your care under Medicare Part A or Part B gets denied. You do not have to take “no” for an answer. You have the right to appeal that denial of coverage. The appeals process under Medicare is different than private insurance. This blog describes...

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19 Sep CLL Society: Building a Community for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Patients and Care Partners

Posted at 08:00h in Partners by Triage Cancer

September 8, 2023 This blog post is from our organizational partner CLL Society, an inclusive, patient-centric, physician-curated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that addresses the unmet needs of the chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL / SLL) community through patient education, advocacy, support, and research. CLL Society...

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12 Sep Leaving a Job During Cancer: What You Need to Know

Posted at 08:00h in Disability Insurance, Employment, Health Insurance, Medicaid, Medicare by Triage Cancer

After a cancer diagnosis, you may find it challenging to balance your health needs and work responsibilities. If you’re finding it difficult to work, know that you have options, whether it’s getting accommodations, taking time off, going out on disability, or to stop working entirely. Whatever...

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29 Aug How Do You Fix Credit Report Mistakes?

Posted at 08:00h in Finances by Triage Cancer

After a cancer diagnosis, ​​patients focus on getting a clean bill of health. But paying the bills that come with treatment can present another challenge. Not paying medical bills, or even paying bills late, can impact your financial health. It’s important for people to understand how medical...

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