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Learn when dental care may be covered by insurance after a cancer diagnosis, including new Medicare rules and tips for getting medically necessary services approved.

15 Jul Getting Dental Care Covered After a Cancer Diagnosis: What You Need to Know

Posted at 12:55h in Medical Care by Triage Cancer

July 15, 2025 ~ Cancer treatment can affect your entire body—including your teeth, gums, and jaw. Whether you're facing dry mouth, tooth loss, jawbone problems, or other dental issues from chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery, getting the care you need is essential. But many people are...

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29 Nov Veterans Can Now Refill Prescriptions Through the VA Health and Benefits App

Posted at 13:14h in Medical Care by Triage Cancer

Veterans can now use their VA Health and Benefits mobile application (“app”) to refill their prescriptions (Rx)! What is the VA Health and Benefits mobile app? The VA Health and Benefits mobile app is the official app provided by the VA. It allows Veterans to easily manage...

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22 Aug Make the Most of Your Health Insurance: Getting Pre-Authorizations

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

Making sure that you have adequate health insurance that covers the care that you need is only step one. You also need to know how to use your insurance, so that you don’t pay more for your care than you need to. A good example of...

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02 Aug The Potential Danger of Using Medical Credit Cards to Pay for Cancer Care

Posted at 08:00h in Finances, Medical Care by Triage Cancer

Having cancer is expensive. From medical bills, to needing to take time off work, to increased transportation costs. It can come with lots of unexpected expenses. So, when a solution like using a credit card to pay for some of those expenses is offered to...

30 May How States Are Improving Access to Biomarker Testing

Posted at 08:00h in Advocacy, Finances, Health Insurance, Medical Care by Triage Cancer

What is Biomarker Testing? Biomarker testing helps make sure that the treatment an individual receives is the right one for their cancer. Biomarkers are genes, proteins, or other substances that are in your blood, bodily fluids, or cells. They are also sometimes referred to as tumor...

A person wearing compression socks for lymphedema is examined by a doctor.

16 May New Coverage for Lymphedema Through Medicare

Posted at 08:00h in Health Insurance, Medical Care, Medicare by Triage Cancer

If you have had cancer treatment that has caused lymphedema and you have Medicare, then this blog is for you. What is Lymphedema? Lymphedema refers to swelling caused by fluid that accumulates, instead of being drained through the body's lymphatic system. Lymphedema usually affects arms or legs,...

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09 May What You Need to Know Before Entering a Nursing Home

Posted at 08:00h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Finances, Medicaid, Medical Care, Medicare by Triage Cancer

Choosing the right nursing home can feel overwhelming. While trying to make sure that you find a facility that will provide quality care for you or a family member, and be a comfortable place to stay, you also need to make sure that you can...

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28 Mar Losing Medicaid or Other Insurance? Beware of Short-term Health Plans

Posted at 08:00h in COVID-19, Employment, Finances, Health Insurance, Medicaid, Medical Care by Triage Cancer

Are you losing your health insurance and wondering about your options? You may have heard of a short-term health insurance plan. Before picking this plan option, it is important to understand how it may not cover your care. This blog explains what a short-term health...

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21 Mar Service Animals vs. Emotional Support Animals

Posted at 08:00h in Employment, Medical Care, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Do you have an animal that is part of your medical treatment plan? Many people with disabilities use animals for a variety of reasons. For example, a guide dog is a service animal trained to help a person who has a vision impairment navigate his...

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14 Mar Are You a Veteran? A New VA Rule on Medical Debt May Help You.

Posted at 08:00h in Finances, Health Insurance, Medical Care by Triage Cancer

If you are a Veteran, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has recently finalized a new rule that may be helpful to you. The new rule changes how the VA reports medical debts to consumer reporting agencies. When a creditor reports a debt to a...