Finances Archives

30 Sep Three Tips for Navigating Cancer & Your Finances

Posted at 13:26h in Disability Insurance, Employment, Finances, Health Insurance, Partners, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Cancer rights attorney and advocate, Joanna Morales, shares her advice for managing the financial impact and questions that accompany a cancer diagnosis. Most cancer survivors are unaware of their rights and the resources available to assist them through the vast maze of legal, employment, and...

25 Aug How disability insurance can help pay the bills

Posted at 09:22h in Disability Insurance, Employment, Finances, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

One common concern after receiving a cancer diagnosis is, “How can I continue to earn a living if cancer leaves me unable to work, either for the short-term or long-term?” Disability insurance can provide you with some income when a medical condition, including cancer, leaves...

19 Jun Hot off the Presses!

Posted at 09:00h in Finances, Partners, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Have you been on the search for a comprehensive resource on navigating your way through the cost of a cancer diagnosis? Look no further! Triage Cancer teamed up with our partner, Cancer Support Community, to bring you the Fifth Edition of Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Coping with...

29 Jan Triage Cancer Partner Highlight: NeedyMeds

Posted at 11:00h in Finances, Health Insurance, Partners, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Today we introduce you to NeedyMeds. NeedyMeds is a Triage Cancer partner who is doing amazing work to help those who may need access to lower cost care and prescriptions. Please read on to learn more about their services! All About Free and Low Cost Clinics One of...

20 Dec Accepting the Gift of Help

Posted at 11:30h in Finances, Partners, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

We know that during the holiday season stress levels can be at an all-time high. Maybe you are still searching for that perfect gift. While we may be thinking about what gifts we want, many cancer survivors and their caregivers are thinking of things they...

23 Sep A smarter way to get cash from your life insurance policy

Posted at 10:00h in Finances, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

A cancer diagnosis can often take a financial toll on the patient and their loved ones. A 2009 study found that medical bills and illnesses are involved in over 62% of personal bankruptcies. Upon diagnosis, out-of-pocket costs immediately begin to accumulate. Prescription medication, doctor’s fees...

29 Aug Inching Closer to a National Standard for Paid Sick Days

Posted at 12:05h in Advocacy, Employment, Finances, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

By Helene Schonbrun In June, when New York became the most populous city to require employers to offer paid sick days, it not only gave one million workers access to sick pay that they did not have before, but it fueled hope for those working towards a national...