As more employers require their employees to get vaccinated, the federal government’s requirement for larger employers to have vaccine mandates moves forward, and schools are considering vaccine requirements for students, you might be wondering: are COVID-19 vaccine mandates legal? The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention...
Nearly two years into the pandemic, COVID-19 policy is helping the cancer community in often unapparent ways. This new legislation is giving relief to people who have lost their jobs, had their hours reduced, lost their insurance, can’t pay their rent, and so much more....
From our partner, Patient Empowerment Network (PEN), which provides free expert online resources on diagnosis and testing, treatment, clinical trials, financing cancer treatment, recovery, and everything in between. . . Patient Advocacy: 7 Ways To Access Medical Journal Articles For Free Has this ever happened to you?...
Does asking about your COVID-19 vaccination status break the law? Specifically, does it violate HIPAA or FERPA? The answer may surprise you: probably not! Questions about the COVID-19 Vaccination and the Law You can’t escape the COVID-19 news these days – Delta variants, mask mandates, vaccine mandates....
If you are on Medicare, but have a higher income level, you might be on the edge of a “cliff” without knowing it. What is a Medicare cliff? Medicare Part B monthly premiums are what you pay each month to have coverage. Premiums are based on your...
The National Alliance for Caregiving has developed a new guidebook for caregivers of children with serious medical conditions! Learn what’s in the guidebook and about other resources the organization provides. In 2018, the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) surveyed 1,406 family caregivers caring for an...
If you are moving to a new state and have Medicaid, you should plan ahead to avoid being left without health insurance coverage. In this blog, we’ll cover where to start, income eligibility, timing your move, and some examples of how this all works. Medicaid is...
Commenting on federal regulations can be as simple as posting on Facebook! This blog breaks down what regulations are, how to comment, examples of comments, and what to include. Cancer is not just a medical issue; it is a public policy issue. Problems that often come...
Triage Cancer and CancerCare, in collaboration with Eisai Inc., have partnered to develop Magnolia Purpose in Planning®, an initiative designed to provide the cancer community with a library of helpful information to get organized, plan ahead, and complete needed estate planning and medical decision-making documents. We...
Breaking News: Thanks to a new decision by the U.S. Department of Education, many people with disabilities will receive automatic student loan forgiveness through the Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Discharge program! What is a Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Discharge? If you have a disability and...