30 Sep Understanding Health Insurance: What’s the Difference Between Self-Insured and Insured Employer Plans?

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

September 30, 2025 ~ Do you get your health insurance through an employer? If so, it’s important to understand what type of plan you have—a self-insured or insured plan—because it can impact your coverage, your rights, and your ability to appeal decisions. Many people are familiar with...

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01 Jul Understanding Retiree Health Insurance Plans

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July 1, 2025 ~ After retirement, having good health insurance coverage is essential. It is especially important when dealing with a chronic or serious medical condition. While many individuals will qualify for Medicare when they turn 65, some employers offer retiree health insurance plans for...

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03 Jun Confused About How to Compare Health Insurance or Medicare Plans? Triage Cancer Has You Covered!

Posted at 17:44h in Health Insurance, Medicare by Triage Cancer

June 3, 2025 ~ Have you ever had to compare health insurance plans or choose which Medicare plan is right for you during your open enrollment period? If questions like “Which health insurance plan should I choose?” or “How do I compare Medicare plans?” are...

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22 Apr Health Insurance Options for Federal Employees Losing Their Jobs

Posted at 11:00h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Since January 2025, approximately 260,000 federal employees have lost their jobs. For many of these individuals, one of the biggest questions is: What happens to my health insurance now? Most federal employees get health insurance through the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program. If you’re one of...

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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 Triage Cancer

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...

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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...

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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...

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16 Apr ACA Plans Are Being Switched Without Enrollees’ OK

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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...

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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...

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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 Triage Cancer

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...

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