Navigating Social Security benefits is difficult enough without wading through misinformation. In this blog post, we break-down five commonly-held myths about Social Security benefits. Myth #1: You have to Claim Your Social Security Retirement Benefits at Age 62 While you can claim your Social Security retirement benefits...
During this unprecedented time, there are a lot of changes at the federal and state levels to help people manage their finances, work, and insurance. We will continue to share information on our blog about the details about these programs, as more information is released,...
On Friday, we posted this blog, News You Need During Covid-19: Taxes, Student Loans, Work, & Insurance with some key information for the cancer community and beyond, about taxes, insurance, work, and more. Things are changing rapidly, so we also want to share this article with...
Q: How can I request to work from home as an ADA reasonable accommodation with the health threat of Covid-19? I can work efficiently from home, but that option has not been offered to other employees at my work. As someone currently receiving cancer treatment...
Does your employer offer incentive-based year-end bonuses? For example, some employers give employees a bonus based on their attendance record. The better their record, the better their bonus. Normally, under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employees who go on leave are entitled to the...
For individuals with a disability who are also interested in a career with the Federal government, the Schedule A hiring authority is something that should be on your radar. However, in order to become Schedule A eligible there are certain qualifications you must meet. We are...
One of the most frequently asked questions surrounding working and Social Security Disability Income, is how much can someone work/earn without disrupting their SSDI benefits? After a recent Triage Cancer Webinar, an attendee asked this question: “After listening to the webinar this afternoon I wanted to ask...
If you have a disability, or know someone who does, you may be familiar with the challenges that come with finding accommodating employment opportunities, living services, skills development, and more, to improve your quality of life. State Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) Support Services One valuable resource is...
There has been a lot of discussion in the news about expanding the availability of paid family and medical leave in the United States. We addressed those state and federal laws and proposed legislation in this past blog. Other countries are starting to take steps to...
This blog was written by a member of our legal advisory council, Barbara J. Zabawa, JD, MPH One of the more confusing areas of employee wellness programs, especially those programs that gather employee (and family member) health data, is who can see that data and what...