Advocacy Archives

23 Nov The Affordable Care Act: An Overview of the Consumer Protections

Posted at 16:08h in Advocacy by Triage Cancer

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...

15 Nov Volunteer Opportunity: LIVESTRONG

Posted at 13:52h in Advocacy, Partners by Triage Cancer

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...

10 Nov A Post-Election Update: Health Insurance in the U.S.

Posted at 14:29h in Advocacy by Triage Cancer

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...

03 Nov How to Find Legal Assistance

Posted at 11:02h in Advocacy, Disability Insurance, Employment, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

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...

25 Oct Prescription Drug Coverage: New Recommendations from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners

Posted at 10:30h in Advocacy, Finances by Triage Cancer

As someone dealing with cancer, you are probably no stranger to the exorbitant costs of prescription drugs. In fact, the cost of all drugs, not just cancer drugs, has received quite a bit of news coverage lately. Everyone admits there is a problem, but very...

22 Sep Appealing an Insurance Company’s Decision

Posted at 11:30h in Advocacy, Health Insurance, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

One of the more frustrating aspects of cancer treatment is dealing with the insurance industry. We pay our monthly premiums with the expectation that when and if the time comes, we will receive coverage for our medical care. Sadly, it’s not always as turn-key as...

20 Sep The Food & Drug Administration & Compassionate Use

Posted at 10:17h in Advocacy, Clinical Trials by Triage Cancer

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is the federal agency that is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. The...

05 Jul LGBT Protections under the Affordable Care Act

Posted at 09:00h in Advocacy by Triage Cancer

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), more commonly known as Obamacare, passed in 2010, but continues to evolve through rules issued by agencies such as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). On May 13, 2016, the HHS Office for Civil Rights...

30 Jun Addressing Mesothelioma from a Medical Perspective

Posted at 10:02h in Advocacy, Partners by Triage Cancer

Today's guest blog comes from our new partners at the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. The word, Mesothelioma (pronounced mez-uh-thee-lee-oh-muh), is often much better known than the illness it represents. The legal issues surrounding this cancer make mesothelioma, the most expensive keyword on Google (while most keywords cost...

16 Jun FDA Eases Paperwork To Help Some Patients Get Experimental Drugs

Posted at 08:03h in Advocacy, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

By Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News The Food and Drug Administration removed an obstacle from of its “compassionate use” policy this month, eliminating some paperwork that physicians must do to obtain experimental drugs for some patients with immediately life-threatening illnesses. Doctors will now file an application...