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Conference helps cancer patients learn tips for using health insurance and how to manage stress

03 Oct Triage Cancer Hosts Final 2024 Conference

Posted at 10:00h in Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

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Woman searches for financial assistance through grants or crowdfunding that may affect her Medicaid or SSI

09 Jul How Financial Assistance Can Impact Your Government Benefits

Posted at 08:00h in Disability Insurance by Triage Cancer

Cancer is expensive. And, it is common for people to need financial help to pay for the cost of care and daily living expenses, and to help offset the loss of wages when taking time off work. But, if you are getting financial help, like through...

Woman deciding to take time off work because of a cancer diagnosis

18 Jun What to Know When Dealing with a Cancer Diagnosis & Taking Time Off Work

Posted at 08:00h in Employment by Triage Cancer

When dealing with a cancer diagnosis and treatment, you may find that you need to take time off or stop working entirely. This blog discusses what you should think about if you’re taking time off for a shorter period, or if you are taking a...

Woman filing taxes for free using IRS Direct File

02 Apr Can You File Your Taxes for Free?

Posted at 08:00h in Finances by Triage Cancer

Tax time is coming! This year, taxes are due on Monday, April 15, 2024. The IRS has launched the IRS Direct File. This is a pilot program that allows people to file their taxes for free, directly with the IRS. There is no software that you...

26 Mar Triage Cancer Announces 2024 Conference

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

If you are looking to join a cancer support community, attend the 2024 Triage CancerConference! It will cover a wide array of important cancer-related topics, such as help withhealth insurance, disability insurance, employment rights, getting organized, planning ahead,and more. When is the Triage Cancer Conference? The 2024...

Dollar For helps with medical debt and hospital bills through charity care

30 Jan Dollar For Helps Patients Get Charity Care, Crush Medical Debt

Posted at 08:00h in Partners by mruckman

Staying on top of hospital bills and medical expenses in the midst of cancer treatment can be an overwhelming challenge. But for many patients, there is relief from hospital bills. It’s called “charity care.” What Is Charity Care? How Does It Help You? Charity care is a...

American Flag flying in front of state law building for cancer law

31 Oct Cancer News You Need: New State Laws on Paid Leave, Medicaid, Fertility, & Medical Debt

Posted at 09:00h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues by mruckman

This blog covers the latest news you need about new state legislation, laws, and programs that may impact the cancer community. We have information on health insurance coverage for biomarker testing, fertility preservation, oral chemo, and Medicaid expansion. State Updates As of 8/1/23, employers in Louisiana...

Several credit cards sitting on a wooden table.

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...

A trio of doctors and nurses rush a patient to the emergency room.

18 Apr Can Patients Without Insurance Get Cancer Care Under EMTALA?

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

Many people believe that if you don’t have health insurance, you can go to a hospital’s emergency room to get any medical care, including cancer care. There is a law called the Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA) that was intended to help people...

A couple looks at their laptop, that has their online bank account set up on it.

17 Jan Getting Organized: Benefits of Setting Up Online Accounts

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

The new year is here and it’s the perfect time to get organized. Triage Cancer offers a useful Checklist to Getting Organized, to help you keep track of important documents. One other thing to think about is setting up access to some of your key...