July 28, 2026 ~ This blog covers the latest federal and state legislation, laws, policies, and programs that may impact the cancer community. This month, we have information about prior authorization protections; access to cancer screenings, biomarker testing, and fertility preservation; Medicaid; paid family and...
June 10, 2026 ~ Triage Cancer follows policy and legislative updates at the federal and state levels that may have an impact on the cancer community. Medicaid helps many people diagnosed with cancer and their families access health care. Recent federal and state changes may affect...
March 13, 2026 ~ The federal government has proposed new rules that would change how Marketplace health insurance plans work beginning in 2027. Several of these proposals could make it harder for people with serious illnesses, including cancer, to understand their coverage and manage the...
July 17, 2025 ~ At Triage Cancer, we believe it's important to stay informed about potential changes to the law that could impact access to care. One such policy is the proposed budget reconciliation bill, also referred to as the "One Big Beautiful Bill." This sweeping...
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With a new President and new Congress taking office, there may be big changes coming to our health care policies. If you’re passionate about cancer advocacy, or if you’re worried about how these changes could affect you or a loved one, you may be wondering...
What is Biomarker Testing? Biomarker testing helps make sure that the treatment an individual receives is the right one for their cancer. Biomarkers are genes, proteins, or other substances that are in your blood, bodily fluids, or cells. They are also sometimes referred to as tumor...
A cancer diagnosis can often feel isolating and overwhelming. However, it does not have to be. So far, more than two thousand participants have completed Cancer Support Community’s Cancer Experience Registry and shared their voices in order to highlight the experiences and needs of others...
I am an influential person. This is not something I had ever said out loud to myself. Over the last year, I have devoted time outside of my full-time work as a Textile Designer to working as a Young Advocate (YA) for Living Beyond Breast...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a relatively new federal agency that, as its name suggests, watches out for consumers when it comes to financial products. Financial products are things like bank accounts, mortgages, credit cards, student loans, and car loans. The CFPB works to...