Finances Archives

25 May How the Social Security Administration Can Help You Now

Posted at 08:00h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, COVID-19, Disability Insurance, Finances, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

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...

18 May Are You Leaving Money on the Table?

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

Unsure how to recover a past job’s 401(k) benefits? Learn how to track down old retirement accounts. Have you paid into a 401(k) with a past employer, but forgot about it after you switched jobs? You may be leaving money on the table. People often forget about...

27 Apr Upcoming Triage Cancer Conference to Address Financial Toxicity: May 15th

Posted at 08:00h in Advocacy, Clinical Trials, COVID-19, Disability Insurance, Employment, Estate Planning, Finances, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

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...

01 Apr Double-Check Your Credit Score: Complaints to the CFPB Hit Record Numbers

Posted at 08:00h in COVID-19, Finances by 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...

23 Mar Does the latest COVID Bill Signed By the President Help You?

Posted at 15:23h in Employment, Finances, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Earlier in the month, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, to address many of the challenges caused by the pandemic. There are also a number of other things happening at the federal and state level that may have an impact on...

16 Mar How To Get a Financial Fresh Start With Upsolve

Posted at 08:00h in Finances by Triage Cancer

Extremely high medical bills are a huge problem in the United States, particularly for the cancer community. That’s why we are proud to announce our partnership with Upsolve, a free bankruptcy tool. Most people don’t realize that normally, filing for bankruptcy actually costs money. Bankruptcy is...

09 Mar Why You Need to Understand Medical Loans and Credit Cards

Posted at 08:00h in Finances by Triage Cancer

Have you ever felt pressured to pay for a medical service right after treatment, or to take out a loan or credit card to pay for a medical service? As the cost of health care rises (up 4.6% in 2019, according to CMS), hospitals are increasingly...

A person holds a megaphone in their hand.

04 Mar Triage Cancer’s New Resources

Posted at 08:00h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Employment, Finances, Health Insurance, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Practical Guide to Cancer Rights and Legal & Financial Navigation Program Navigating the legal and practical issues that may arise following a cancer diagnosis can be confusing. Triage Cancer is always developing new ways to provide information and educational resources to individuals diagnosed with cancer, caregivers,...

02 Mar Triage Cancer Announces 3 New Animated Videos on Planning Ahead

Posted at 08:00h in Estate Planning, Finances, Medical Care, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

You don’t need a lot of money or property to benefit from estate planning. In fact, all adults should have an estate plan. Having a plan in place helps you to express your values and preferences, regardless of the monetary value of what you leave behind....

24 Feb Were You Furloughed or Did You Take Leave in 2020? That May Affect Your FMLA Eligibility in 2021

Posted at 08:00h in COVID-19, Employment, Finances by Triage Cancer

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...