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...
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...
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...
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...
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...