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...
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...
by Aneri Pattani, Kaiser Family Foundation In late March, shortly after New York state closed nonessential businesses and asked people to stay home, Ashley Laderer began waking each morning with a throbbing headache. “The pressure was so intense it felt like my head was going to explode,”...
Do you have minor children who are in school? If their school is closed, then you may be able to take time off work through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA provides two weeks of paid sick leave, as well as 12 weeks for...
Have you lost your health insurance coverage through work, anytime since January 1st of this year? Have you thought about signing up for an individual plan through the Marketplace? Now’s your chance. A recent change to the Marketplace at HealthCare.gov could help. Normally, the Special Enrollment Period...
As back-to-school season quickly approaches, universities and colleges are reeling over uncertain options for getting students back into the classroom safely. While some schools consider remote-only learning and others are forming hybrid schedules, one question remains the same: How are this year’s student loans, academic costs,...