12 Mar Qualifying & Paying for Medicare Part A

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

We are often asked about how to qualify for Medicare, so we thought that we would share information about the four parts to Medicarecoverage. Today, we’ll be covering how to qualify for Medicare Part A and ways to access premium-free Medicare Part A coverage. What is...

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26 Feb Texans Can Appeal Surprise Medical Bills, But The Process Can Be Draining

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

In efforts to provide valuable resources to the cancer community, this blog published by Kaiser is a continuation of our desire to highlight surprise medical bills. In Texas, a growing number of patients are turning to a little-known state mediation program to deal with unexpected hospital bills. The...

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14 Feb Avoiding Financial Toxicity and Hardships

Posted at 17:48h in Disability Insurance, Employment, Finances, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Do you feel like cancer has taken a greater financial toll on you, than those with other serious medical conditions? Now there is evidence to support those instincts. In a study recently published in the American Cancer Society's peer-reviewed journal, CANCER, a research team found...

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06 Feb Ads For Short-Term Plans Lacking ACA Protections Swamped Consumers’ Online Searches

Posted at 00:43h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Consumers shopping for insurance online last fall — using search terms such as “Obamacare plans,” “ACA enroll” and “cheap health insurance” — were most often directed to websites that promote individual health plans that didn’t meet consumer protections of the Affordable Care Act, according to...

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22 Jan National Council on Aging Provides Assistance to Medicare Beneficiaries

Posted at 17:25h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Are you a low-income Medicare beneficiary in need of guidance and help paying for health care, food, and other costs of living? The National Council on Aging’s (NCOA) national network of Benefits Enrollment Centers (BECs) can help. How does this work? 87 organizations in 43 states make...

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17 Dec What Does the Texas Ruling Against the ACA Mean for the Cancer Community?

Posted at 17:47h in Advocacy, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

What Does the Texas Ruling Against the ACA Mean for the Cancer Community? In a potential threat to the cancer community, on Friday night, just hours before the end of Marketplace open enrollment, a Texas judge ruled that the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional. What does...

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15 Dec Need more time to enroll in health insurance?

Posted at 07:00h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

The deadline to enroll in a 2019 Marketplace health insurance plan is December 15!* Do you find it difficult to make health insurance coverage choices? Watch our Animated Videos for a quick break down or check out our webinars for in-depth explanations! Do one of these exceptions...

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04 Oct What do you need to know about open enrollment?

Posted at 06:00h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

At Triage Cancer, we know that one of the most effective ways to lower your out-of-pocket medical costs is to make sure that you have adequate health insurance that meets your individual needs. Resources We have a number of resources available to help you figure out your...

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04 Sep Need Help with Prescription Drugs? Medicare’s Extra Help Program Offers Relief

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

The Extra Help Program is a Medicare program to help people with limited income and resources pay for prescription drug costs, like premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance. Qualifying for the Extra Help Program means that you will get help with: Paying your Medicare Part D drug plan’s...

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30 Aug How Genetic Tests Muddy Your Odds Of Getting A Long-Term-Care Policy

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

Written by Michelle Andrews Kaiser Health News This week, I answer questions from readers who are concerned about Medicare and insurance for long-term care. Q: Can getting a genetic test interfere with being able to buy long-term-care insurance in the future? If you do get a plan, can...

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