20 Jun Mexico Provides Family Leave for Parents of Children with Cancer

Posted at 08:00h in Employment by Triage Cancer

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...

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04 Jun Employee Health Information – Who Can See What?

Posted at 08:00h in Employment by Triage Cancer

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...

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21 May How to Manage Side Effects at Work: Increasing Awareness of Reasonable Accommodations

Posted at 19:03h in Employment by Triage Cancer

Support for AYA cancer survivors during and post-cancer treatment can often be scarce. Research has shined a spotlight on topics that need more awareness brought to the table, including the importance to educating people about their rights in the workplace. In “The Survey for People Affected...

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07 May Social Security Acts – Benefits, Legislation & More

Posted at 08:00h in Employment, Finances by Triage Cancer

While the United States is generally considered the most economically prosperous nation in the world, most people lack enough savings to cover their daily living expenses after retiring. They are therefore likely to be partially or completely reliant on the limited monthly payments they will...

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28 Mar Paid Family Leave: State & Federal Laws Plus How You Can Advocate for the Cancer Community

Posted at 08:00h in Employment by Triage Cancer

Did you know that only 16 percent of workers in the U.S. receive paid family leave through their employment? Believe it or not, the United States is the only industrialized country that does not guarantee workers some form of paid leave. Currently, the only option at...

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14 Feb Avoiding Financial Toxicity and Hardships

Posted at 17:48h in Disability Insurance, Employment, Finances, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Do you feel like cancer has taken a greater financial toll on you, than those with other serious medical conditions? Now there is evidence to support those instincts. In a study recently published in the American Cancer Society's peer-reviewed journal, CANCER, a research team found...

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31 Jan How Do You Deal With Side Effects at Work? Watch our New Reasonable Accommodations Video

Posted at 08:00h in Employment by Triage Cancer

Last week, on the Triage Cancer website, we debuted the latest video in our Animated Video series: “Dealing With Side Effects At Work.” That video is now available in Spanish, and with the option for subtitles in English and Spanish. It tackles issues that may arise...

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06 Nov Helpful Resources for Any Individual Dealing With a Cancer Diagnosis

Posted at 08:00h in Employment by Triage Cancer

“Many people like to think that cancer ends when treatment ends. In some cases, that's true, and that's great. In other cases, though, there are more battles to be fought, a lot more.”  In a recent article published by curetoday.com, the author described his frustration with...

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08 May 5 Social Security Facts You Might Not Know About

Posted at 08:43h in Employment by Triage Cancer

Social Security Column By Essie L. Landry Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Sierra West Area What kind of questions do you and your friends ask about Social Security? When do my benefits arrive? What are Social Security work credits, and do they have anything to do...

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17 Apr How the States are Handling Health Insurance

Posted at 09:00h in Advocacy, Employment by Triage Cancer

There are many proposed and approved changes to our health care system at both the federal and state levels, which may impact the cancer community. If you don’t live in one of these states, it’s important to know that these changes could come to your...

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