July 28, 2026 ~ This blog covers the latest federal and state legislation, laws, policies, and programs that may impact the cancer community. This month, we have information about prior authorization protections; access to cancer screenings, biomarker testing, and fertility preservation; Medicaid; paid family and...
July 21, 2026 ~ This article was originally published in KFF Health News on July 7, 2026. It was written by Susan Jaffe. Jude Pare and his partner, Diane Tix, live in rural Minnesota until temperatures dip below freezing, when they take refuge in Arizona for...
July 14, 2026 ~ Co-pay accumulator programs can increase prescription drug costs for many people, even when they receive financial assistance from drug manufacturers or nonprofit organizations. Congress is now urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide clearer guidance about these...
April 28, 2026 ~ Caregivers play a critical role in supporting individuals diagnosed with cancer and helping navigate everything that comes with it. Whether you are supporting a partner, parent, child, or friend, you are often balancing emotional support, medical coordination, financial responsibilities, and your...
March 13, 2026 ~ The federal government has proposed new rules that would change how Marketplace health insurance plans work beginning in 2027. Several of these proposals could make it harder for people with serious illnesses, including cancer, to understand their coverage and manage the...
March 10, 2026 ~ This article was originally published in KFF Health News on February 27, 2026. It was written by Sarah Boden and Oona Zenda and illustrated by Oona Zenda. A woman with multiple sclerosis wanted to be able to walk up the stairs at home...
January 6, 2026 ~ This article was originally published in KFF Health News on October 29, 2025. It was written by Bram Sable-Smith and illustrated by Oona Zenda. Last winter, Amber Wingler started getting a series of increasingly urgent messages from the local hospital in Columbia,...
December 9, 2025 ~ Health insurance networks can sometimes feel limiting, especially if you need a specialist or a certain type of care that isn’t available in-network. If you’re in this situation, you may have the option to request a Single Case Agreement (SCA) from...
October 21, 2025 ~ Living with a serious medical condition—or supporting someone who is—often means navigating constant change. Below are simple, evidence-informed ways to find calm, reduce overwhelm, and stay grounded, drawn from a conversation with licensed clinical social worker Julie Larson and Triage Cancer’s...
October 7, 2025 ~ Open Enrollment for Marketplace health insurance plans starts November 1, 2025. These plans – also known as Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans – are available at HealthCare.gov or through your state’s Health Insurance Marketplace. With rising health care costs, you may be...