Established in 1965, Medicare now covers nearly 48 million seniors and an additional 9 million people with disabilities. For information about Medicare, read our previous blogs or our Quick Guide to Medicare. Congressional leaders have indicated that there are changes to Medicare on the way. Medicare’s...
There have been many stories in the news over the last few weeks about potential changes to our health care system and last night the Senate voted on a budget resolution that started the ball rolling on to repeal provisions of the Affordable Care Act...
By Ruth Ebenstein I was nursing my baby when I got the bomb-drop. "That lump is cancer. If the pathology report comes back negative, I'm going to think it's a mistake." Breast cancer? Mixed in with mother’s milk? In addition to my baby, I had two others sons...
On Election Day, voters across the country showed they were in favor of legalizing medical marijuana, and in some states, recreational marijuana as well. California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Nevada voted to legalize the recreational use marijuana, while Arkansas, Florida, and North Dakota passed ballot initiatives...
The new year will bring changes to Medicare. Click here to see what Medicare will cost in 2017. Also, if you recently became eligible for Medicare, but thought it would be less expensive to keep your Marketplace coverage because you get financial assistance to pay for...
Over the last week, we have continued to hear about proposed changes to our health care system from the President-elect and members of Congress. Some of those changes would have a significant impact on the cancer community. Next week, we will start to break down...
The cancer community has benefited tremendously from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). As we have talked about in the past, the ACA is a complex law effecting multiple aspects of health care in this country. One of the most important things the...
Have you or a loved one been impacted by cancer? Are you interested in volunteering for a mission-based organization specifically focused on the needs of those affected by cancer? Are you interested in making a difference in your local cancer community? LIVESTRONG means doing the best...
There is no doubt about it, the results of the 2016 presidential election will bring significant changes to our country. Some of the most significant changes will likely be to our health care system and the way that many of us access health insurance coverage. We...
Triage Cancer tries to give you information to help you navigate the system without an attorney, but sometimes you may need more help. It can be overwhelming, on top of everything else, to try and figure out where to find a reputable attorney. Here are...