Here is the latest news you need about laws and programs that may impact the cancer community, including health insurance options, medical debt, and paid sick leave. Federal Updates Do You Have Student Loans? The pause on federal student loan payments has been extended to August 31, 2022....
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a relatively new federal agency that, as its name suggests, watches out for consumers when it comes to financial products. Financial products are things like bank accounts, mortgages, credit cards, student loans, and car loans. The CFPB works to...
Triage Cancer offers a series of FREE educational conferences on cancer-related topics including navigating finances, health and disability insurance, employment rights, advocacy, and other cancer survivorship topics. Join us online on Saturday, May 21, or in Chicago on Saturday, October 1. To register and learn more, visit TriageCancer.org/Conferences. The...
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...
Here is the latest news you need about laws and programs that may impact the cancer community, including medical debt, health insurance options, and paid sick leave. Federal Updates Do You Have Medical Debt? In July, the three main credit-reporting companies are changing how medical debt in...
Today marks 10 years since two cancer rights attorneys founded Triage Cancer to fill a gap in the cancer community. Since that day, we've provided more than 1,050 free educational seminars for 337,000 people online, and in all 50 states, D.C., and Guam. And, in...
What is a Pharmacy Benefit Manager? A Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) is a company that selects, purchases, and distributes drugs for a health insurance company. PBMs have a significant impact on which pharmacy you may go to, what drug you will take, and even how much...
Dealing with debt can feel overwhelming, but knowing what to do when a debt collector contacts you is important. Medical bills, credit card bills, student loans, and other types of debt are often sent to a “collection agency,” which then becomes responsible for collecting payment from...
Here is the latest news you need about laws and programs that may impact the cancer community, including health insurance options, changes to social security benefits, and student loan repayment. Federal Updates Are You Unhappy with Your Medicare Advantage Plan? The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period runs from...
If you’ve ever been surprised by a medical bill, you’re not alone. An estimated 10 million patients a year receive the shock of unexpectedly high medical bills for emergency or out-of-network care from providers they did not choose. Many with chronic illnesses or those who have...