Through our blog, Triage Cancer brings you news that might impact the cancer community. Here is the latest information about new laws and programs at both the federal and state levels that may be relevant to you. National News Insurance News: Free or low-cost health insurance is...
Do you or someone you know have trouble paying for your medical expenses? Read on to learn about one of our partner organizations, HealthWell Foundation . . . The HealthWell Foundation is a nationally recognized, independent non-profit organization founded in 2003, that has served as a safety...
Celebrating our country's founding shouldn’t be a one-day event! In the United States we have the benefit that we get a say in who our elected officials are, and can use our voice to engage in advocacy efforts around the causes that we care about. This...
What is “Telehealth?” As the pandemic forced everyone to adapt to social distancing restrictions, more and more Americans are taking advantage of new access to “telehealth” services. Telehealth refers to health care services ranging from check-ups to behavioral therapy delivered remotely, usually online or by phone....
We want to let you know that during the pandemic, the Social Security Administration (SSA), continues to provide help to you and others in the cancer community. While SSA offices are not providing service to walk-in visitors due to COVID-19, they remain committed to providing ongoing...
Since 2012, Triage Cancer has provided free educational events and resources to help individuals diagnosed with cancer, caregivers, health care professionals, and advocates navigate cancer-related legal and practical issues. This pivotal year is no different. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, our FREE Triage Cancer...
New details about last month’s American Rescue Plan Act continue to emerge, and federal agencies and state officials continue working to address regular business and the pandemic. Triage Cancer remains committed to bringing you the news that might impact the cancer community. National News Income Tax...
The United States will be feeling the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic for years. But, some of the pandemic’s financial effects make more sense than others: the average FICO score has risen from 703 to 711, but complaints to the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau...
Two out of three individuals diagnosed with cancer report a change in their employment as they work through treatment and beyond. Add in the COVID-19 pandemic, and many in the cancer community have employment-related questions. When you need medical leave from work to care for...
As the new presidential administration, a new Congress, and new state elected officials address the COVID-19 pandemic and their regular business, we are seeing many new proposed laws and regulations that may impact the cancer community. Triage Cancer remains committed to bringing you the news...