Finances Archives

13 Aug Helping Patients Overcome Transportation Barriers

Posted at 08:00h in Finances by Triage Cancer

Written By Ayesha Azam, Senior Director of Medical Affairs, PAN Foundation When Phyllis was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, her top concern was how she and her husband would cover the expensive co-pays for her medication. She also worried that they would be financially unable to...

23 Jul Travel for Treatment: Financial Assistance Options

Posted at 08:00h in Finances by Triage Cancer

It’s not uncommon for patients to need to travel great distances to a hospital that can provide cancer care, especially if they live in a rural area or have a rare type of cancer. The costs involved with traveling for treatment can become insurmountable very...

09 Jul Do New Proposals Help Cancer Survivors Manage Student Loans?

Posted at 08:00h in Finances by Triage Cancer

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which went into effect on Jan. 1, 2018, allowed taxpayers to continue to claim the American Opportunity Tax Credit on their taxes, which allows up to $2,500 per student each year for the first four years of...

02 Jul Reverse Mortgages: Facts and Figures

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

What is a reverse mortgage? Are you sixty-two years of age or older? If so, you might be eligible for a reverse mortgage. Reverse mortgages are available for seniors interested in converting the equity in their home into supplemental income or a line of credit. According...

18 Jun Mired In Medical Debt? Federal Plan Would Update Overdue-Bill Collection Methods

Posted at 08:00h in Finances by Triage Cancer

Elham Mirshafiei was at the library cramming for final exams during her senior year at California State University-Long Beach when she grew nauseated and started vomiting. After the 10th episode in an hour, a friend took her to the nearest emergency room. Diagnosis: an intestinal...

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...

02 Oct Lifeline: A Free Government Cell Phone Assistance Program

Posted at 08:00h in Finances by Triage Cancer

Dealing with the aftermath of a cancer diagnosis can mean many financial hardships. With medical bills that pile up, having everyday luxuries (that feel like necessities) such as internet or a cell phone can become too costly. Did you know you could be eligible for...

31 Jul Can You Really Shop for Your Health Care? New Self-Service Cost Estimator Tools Introduced

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

Have you ever wanted to know the price of your medical care before you went to the hospital? El Camino Hospital, located in California's Silicon Valley, is providing a game-changing online tool for patients seeking those answers. The hospital launched this tool in an effort to...

24 Apr It’s National Social Security Month

Posted at 08:25h in Disability Insurance, Finances by Triage Cancer

Social Security Column By Essie L. Landry Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Sierra West Area National Social Security Month is celebrated in April and is dedicated to educating you about Social Security programs and services. From programs that help support you through life’s journey, to services that...