The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced appointments can now be made by video call. In an effort to streamline appointments and accessibility, individuals can connect with the Social Security Administration from the comfort of their homes. Why Meet with the Social Security Administration? The SSA oversees...
Navigating cancer can feel daunting. What is the best health insurance for me and my family? Can I continue working during treatment? How do I get help paying for prescription drugs? Triage Cancer has answers to these questions and more. And, we will be sharing...
Are you wondering about whether or not your students loan debt was cancelled? Wondering if you need to start repaying your student loans? This blog breaks it down. Weren’t My Loans Cancelled by the President? In August 2022, President Biden announced plans to eliminate some student debt...
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...
CaringBridge is a trusted, 25-year-old nonprofit social network that helps people connect with family and friends during a health journey. It’s a free, personal, protected online platform with simple tools for patients and their family caregivers to share health updates, and for their community to...
Cancer is expensive. And, unfortunately, there are only so many financial assistance programs available. Crowdfunding has become a common way for people with cancer to get help managing the financial impact of their diagnosis. But, crowdfunding has some impact on things you may not have thought...
For employees diagnosed with cancer, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations can be anything that can help an employee continue to do their job, return to work, or take time off of work. But...
In light of the recent hurricane, we want to encourage you to plan ahead for natural disasters and provide resources to help you do so. Disaster can strike at any time. Financial documents, medical records, estate planning documents, and other important records are vital to recovering...
The holidays are here and you may be thinking about travel plans. But you may also be needing to make travel plans if you have to travel to get cancer treatment. With the cold weather arriving and more people traveling, it is possible that you...
Following a cancer diagnosis, or the diagnosis of a loved one, navigating the endless information you receive can be overwhelming. And sometimes, even finding accurate information is a challenge. We’ve developed four comprehensive Cancer Rights Guides to help you “triage” the legal and practical issues most...