Understanding the U.S. health care system, health insurance, disability insurance, and managing finances, is confusing on a good day. But when the need to understand these topics is amplified by a serious medical condition like cancer, there is even more to unpack. The consequences of...
We’re sharing some key tips to help you receive the care you need if your health insurance company denies coverage for your medical care. At some point during cancer treatment, you may experience a denial of coverage from an insurance company, whether for an imaging...
Are you about to become eligible for Medicare? It’s very important to understand when to enroll and make changes to your coverage. If you miss deadlines, you may be paying lifetime penalties. On April 22, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a...
Written by Susan Jaffe, Originally published May 3, 2022 Something strange happened between the time Linda Griffith signed up for a new Medicare prescription drug plan during last fall’s enrollment period and when she tried to fill her first prescription in January. She picked a Humana drug...
New rules issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) should make it easier for consumers to find health insurance on the Marketplace for 2023. Creating New Standardized Plans While insurance companies who offer plans on the Marketplace are required to offer standardized plans...
We understand that everyone learns differently, and that’s why we’ve created an extensive library of FREE cancer-related educational videos – perfect for visual learners. Each animated video is about five minutes long and puts complicated topics like health insurance, medical bills, rights at work, and...
Are you concerned about the cost of treatment at a hospital? Thanks to the Hospital Price Transparency Rule, you may have access to cost information on their website! What is the Hospital Price Transparency Rule? The Hospital Price Transparency Rule, created by the U.S. Department of Health...
If you are about to become eligible for Medicare, you need to understand your different Medicare plan choices. And, if you think that you want original Medicare (Parts A and B) rather than a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C), it is crucial for you to...
Given how complicated the health insurance enrollment process can be, some states have found a way to make it simpler and easier for people to get covered, through easy enrollment programs. What are Easy Enrollment Programs? Easy enrollment programs are new state efforts to inform individuals of...
If you are turning 65 and are still working and getting health insurance through your employer, you may be wondering about Medicare. Or, if you are already on Medicare and are thinking about going back to work, you may be wondering if you can drop...