Health Insurance Archives

Be prepared for the ACA marketplace, or "Obamacare," open enrollment period for health insurance

09 Oct What’s New and What To Watch For in the Upcoming ACA Open Enrollment Period

Posted at 09:15h in Health Insurance by mruckman

October 8, 2024 Julie Appleby, KFF Health News It’s that time of year again: In most states, the Affordable Care Act’s annual open enrollment season for health plans begins Nov. 1 and lasts through Jan. 15. Current enrollees who do not update their information or select an...

DACA immigration recipient buys health insurance after a change in healthcare Marketplace eligibility

13 Aug DACA Recipients Now Eligible to Buy Marketplace Plans

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

Starting November 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will allow individuals with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status to sign up for State Marketplace health insurance plans. What is DACA? The DACA policy, established in 2012, protects children and young adults from...

Doctor and patient sign financial policy that could lead to out of network bills from patient top surgery

02 May Sign Here? Financial Agreements May Leave Doctors in the Driver’s Seat

Posted at 11:21h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Katheryn Houghton April 30, 2024 Cass Smith-Collins jumped through hoops to get the surgery that would match his chest to his gender. Living in Las Vegas and then 50, he finally felt safe enough to come out as a transgender man. He had his wife’s support and...

Woman confused after falling victim to unauthorized ACA enrollment

16 Apr ACA Plans Are Being Switched Without Enrollees’ OK

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

Julie Appleby, KFF Health News April 2, 2024 Some consumers covered by Affordable Care Act insurance plans are being switched from one plan to another without their express permission, potentially leaving them unable to see their doctors or fill prescriptions. Some face large IRS bills...

VA Health Care and PACT Act have expanded to include toxins and other hazards

12 Mar Attention Veterans – Are You Now Eligible for VA Health Care?

Posted at 08:00h in Health Insurance, Military & Veterans by Triage Cancer

As of March 5, 2024, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), has expanded eligibility for VA Health Care to millions of Veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards, while serving in the U.S. Military. This change was created by the Promise to Address...

Claim form to determine self funded or insured employer sponsored health insurance plan

27 Feb Do You Know if You Have an Insured or Self-Insured Employer Health Insurance Plan? You Should

Posted at 08:00h in Health Insurance by mruckman

Do you get health insurance coverage through your employer? Do you know if your employer-sponsored health insurance plan is insured or self-insured? Do you know thedifference? Do you know why it matters? You should. But if you don’t, you are not alone. Most people don’t. This blog explains...

Two people sit together outside and have a conversation about marketplace health care

20 Feb Can Noncitizens Buy Health Insurance Marketplace Plans?

Posted at 08:00h in Health Insurance by mruckman

In order to buy a plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace, someone must (1) live in the United States; (2) be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, or be lawfully present in the U.S.; and (3) not be incarcerated. If you are a U.S. “resident”...

A man, who works in construction, is turning 65 and wondering about his employer health insurance plan and medicare.

12 Sep Leaving a Job During Cancer: What You Need to Know

Posted at 08:00h in Disability Insurance, Employment, Health Insurance, Medicaid, Medicare by Triage Cancer

After a cancer diagnosis, you may find it challenging to balance your health needs and work responsibilities. If you’re finding it difficult to work, know that you have options, whether it’s getting accommodations, taking time off, going out on disability, or to stop working entirely. Whatever...

A doctor takes notes as a patient moves into the MRI machine.

22 Aug Make the Most of Your Health Insurance: Getting Pre-Authorizations

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

Making sure that you have adequate health insurance that covers the care that you need is only step one. You also need to know how to use your insurance, so that you don’t pay more for your care than you need to. A good example of...

A person holds a megaphone in their hand.

05 Jul Cancer News You Need: New Laws on Biomarker Testing, Fertility Preservation, Oral Chemo, & Medicaid Expansion

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

This blog covers the latest news you need about new legislation, laws, and programs that may impact the cancer community. We have information on health insurance coverage for biomarker testing, fertility preservation, oral chemo, and Medicaid expansion. National Updates Federal “oral chemo parity” legislation: This would...