Federal/State News and Updates Archives

29 Mar Breaking National and State News: What You Need to Know

Posted at 20:34h in Federal/State News and Updates by Triage Cancer

Over the past week, there have been many news stories related to changes to our health care system that have a significant potential impact on the cancer community. Here are a few highlights . . . National News: ACA Ruled Unconstitutional: Those of you who have...

07 Mar Which States Have Proposed Changes to Medicaid Coverage?

Posted at 08:00h in Federal/State News and Updates by Triage Cancer

There are a number of proposals to expand access to coverage, to try to ensure that every American has access to health insurance coverage. One of those methods for expansion of coverage, is making more people eligible for Medicaid. The Affordable Care Act (ACA or...

01 Mar State Update: Medicaid Expansion, Rural Hospitals, & Sick Leave Laws

Posted at 19:17h in Federal/State News and Updates by Triage Cancer

These are just a few highlights of topics at the national and state levels that may have a significant impact on the cancer community. National News: Trouble for Rural Hospitals:Dozens of rural hospitals have already closed nationwide this decade. A new report finds that an estimated...

28 Jan State Update: National and State News That Will Impact the Cancer Community

Posted at 19:16h in Federal/State News and Updates by Triage Cancer

Today we’re bringing you the latest news updates on topics that may have a significant impact on the cancer community. A lot has happened over the last few weeks at both the national and state levels, here are a few highlights: National News: 7% of U.S....

27 Nov Medicare open enrollment: still time to apply + new resources!

Posted at 21:16h in Federal/State News and Updates by Triage Cancer

Medicare open enrollment began on October 15th, 2018 and will go until December 7th, 2018! During this enrollment period you can make the switch from original Medicare to Medicare Advantage (or vice versa), switch from one Medicare Advantage plan to another, or from one Medicare Part D (prescription drug)...

30 Aug National News: Are You Up-To-Date In Your State?

Posted at 17:52h in Federal/State News and Updates by Triage Cancer

A lot has happened over the last few weeks at both the national and state levels. These are just a few highlights of topics that may have a significant impact on the cancer community. National News: ACA Lawsuit:Next week, a lawsuit will be heard by...

22 Jun News You Need: New Laws, Lawsuits, Recommendations, & Regulations

Posted at 19:32h in Federal/State News and Updates by Triage Cancer

A lot has happened over the last three weeks at both the national and state levels. These are just a few highlights of topics that may have a significant impact on the cancer community. National News: Recommendation: The American Cancer Society has announced a revised...

31 May National & State News on Health Insurance & More

Posted at 17:43h in Federal/State News and Updates by Triage Cancer

This week we bring you information that may be useful to you and updates from a few states . . . National News: The Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research (STAR) Act passed through Congress and was signed by the President. The bipartisan legislation provides...

03 May News You Need: Medicare, Caregiving, Penalties, & More

Posted at 08:00h in Federal/State News and Updates by Triage Cancer

This week we bring you information that may be useful to you and updates from a few states . . . National News: It was announced last week that Medicare will require hospitals to post their standard prices online and make electronic medical resources more readily...

23 Oct Health Care in the News: Keeping Down Costs

Posted at 09:45h in Federal/State News and Updates by Triage Cancer

Cost-Sharing Reductions: On Thursday, 10/12, the President announced the discontinuation of cost-sharing reduction payments (CSRs) for health insurers that sell plans in the state Health Insurance Marketplaces. For those who choose to buy health insurance coverage through the marketplaces, they may be eligible for...