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03 Sep National Win for Student Loan Borrowers Diagnosed With Cancer + Other State Updates

Posted at 08:00h in Advocacy by Triage Cancer

In an effort to keep you up to date on proposed and actual changes to our health care system and other hot topics in the law, here is our federal and state update: National News: The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has finally released a...

27 Aug Back to School: Education Rights & Resources

Posted at 08:00h in Uncategorized by Triage Cancer

As we draw closer to the Fall season, the back to school scramble is upon us. For children, adolescents, or young adults dealing with a cancer diagnosis, school is just another area that can pose challenges. This time of year is a great opportunity to...

06 Aug Do You Need Long-Term Care Insurance?

Posted at 08:00h in Caregiving by Triage Cancer

Individuals in the United States are not prepared for costs associated with aging and long-term care. Long-term care insurance helps cover the costs of care when an individual who has a chronic medical condition, a disability, or a disorder such as Alzheimer's disease. Long term...

23 Jul Travel for Treatment: Financial Assistance Options

Posted at 08:00h in Finances by Triage Cancer

It’s not uncommon for patients to need to travel great distances to a hospital that can provide cancer care, especially if they live in a rural area or have a rare type of cancer. The costs involved with traveling for treatment can become insurmountable very...

09 Jul Do New Proposals Help Cancer Survivors Manage Student Loans?

Posted at 08:00h in Finances by Triage Cancer

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which went into effect on Jan. 1, 2018, allowed taxpayers to continue to claim the American Opportunity Tax Credit on their taxes, which allows up to $2,500 per student each year for the first four years of...

02 Jul Reverse Mortgages: Facts and Figures

Posted at 08:00h in Estate Planning, Finances by Triage Cancer

What is a reverse mortgage? Are you sixty-two years of age or older? If so, you might be eligible for a reverse mortgage. Reverse mortgages are available for seniors interested in converting the equity in their home into supplemental income or a line of credit....

21 May How to Manage Side Effects at Work: Increasing Awareness of Reasonable Accommodations

Posted at 19:03h in Employment by Triage Cancer

Support for AYA cancer survivors during and post-cancer treatment can often be scarce. Research has shined a spotlight on topics that need more awareness brought to the table, including the importance to educating people about their rights in the workplace. In “The Survey for People...

16 May Triage Cancer 2019 Conferences

Posted at 08:00h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues by Triage Cancer

Since 2012, Triage Cancer has been providing education on the practical and legal issues that may impact individuals diagnosed with cancer, as well as their caregivers, through events, materials, and resources. To date, one of our most successful programs are our FREE conferences held three...

18 Apr Cancer Rights Law: The Book That Could Save Lives

Posted at 08:00h in Advocacy, Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

What would you say if we told you we could hand you a combined 35 years-worth of knowledge and experience in Cancer Rights Law? Would you ask what Cancer Rights Law is? It’s an area of law that includes confusing topics like cancer employment, health...

05 Apr Latest Developments in ACA Court Case + State Updates!

Posted at 16:57h in Advocacy, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Federal Update: Individual Mandate Data: IRS data shows that the number of people paying individual mandate penalties has been dropping. This is the penalty that you pay if you do not have health insurance coverage. In 2015, 6.67 million taxpayers made individual mandate penalty payments...