California Archives

27 Jun State Update: Surprise Medical Bills, New States Sign On to Death With Dignity, & More!

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

Recently, 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 . . . California: California’s state legislature just approved a budget, which includes reinstating the individual...

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)...

19 Jul How Will the Latest Happenings in Capitals and Federal Courts Impact Cancer Survivors?

Posted at 22:50h in Advocacy, Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

It has been a busy summer in the capitols and courts across the country. Here are some highlights of topics that may have a significant impact on the cancer community. National News: On July 10th, the President issues an Executive Order that now allows Administrative Law...

17 May Medi-Cal Coverage for all Children in California

Posted at 08:41h in Advocacy, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

The question of whether or not health care is a right or a privilege has been under discussion across the country. California has taken a step closer to health care being a right. Under SB 75, authored by California State Senator Ricardo Lara, children under the...

09 Sep Prescription Drug Coverage: Do You Understand Yours?

Posted at 15:16h in Advocacy, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Imagine choosing a health insurance plan, through your employer, the Health Insurance Marketplace, or even directly from an insurance company. You pay your monthly premium and then you go to the pharmacy to fill your very expensive prescription, only to be told that your insurance...