30 Jul Stimulus Payments, Health Insurance, & Returning to Work During COVID-19

Posted at 09:00h in COVID-19 by Triage Cancer

National Updates Have you not gotten your economic impact payment yet? Or have you had children during 2020? You may need to file more information with the IRS! On June 3rd, the IRS announced that its non-filer tool will only be available until October 15th....

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16 Jul Returning to Work During COVID-19

Posted at 08:00h in COVID-19 by Triage Cancer

Important Updates on Stimulus Payments, Health Insurance, & Returning to Work During COVID-19 National Updates Have you not gotten your economic impact payment yet? Or have you had children during 2020? You may need to file more information with the IRS! On June 3rd, the IRS...

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11 Jun Coronavirus Surprise: IRS Allows Midyear Insurance And FSA Changes

Posted at 16:23h in COVID-19, Finances by Triage Cancer

Michelle Andrews June 1, 2020 The economic upheaval and social disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic have upended the assumptions many people made last fall about which insurance plan to sign up for, or how much of their pretax wages to sock away in health or dependent...

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21 Apr Coping with Bills Amid COVID-19

Posted at 09:30h in COVID-19, Finances by Triage Cancer

If you are having trouble paying your credit card bills, there may be help available.  Don’t ignore your bills. Reach out to your credit card companies to find out what options might be available. Here is an excellent overview of what some of the largest companies...

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23 Mar Late-Breaking News: Managing Finances & Work During Covid-19

Posted at 15:38h in Employment, Finances, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

On Friday, we posted this blog, News You Need During Covid-19: Taxes, Student Loans, Work, & Insurance with some key information for the cancer community and beyond, about taxes, insurance, work, and more. Things are changing rapidly, so we also want to share this article with...

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18 Feb One Defensive Strategy Against Surprise Medical Bills: Set Your Own Terms

Posted at 08:00h in Finances by Triage Cancer

Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News February 11, 2020 When Stacey Richter’s husband recently landed in a New Jersey emergency room, fearing a heart attack, she had an additional reason for alarm: a potential big bill from the hospital if the ER wasn’t in his insurer’s network. So she...

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22 Jan Financial Toxicity After a Cancer Diagnosis – It’s Impact & Factors

Posted at 13:38h in Finances, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

  Financial Toxicity Table Of Contents: What Is Financial Toxicity? Who Is Impacted By Financial Toxicity? What Factors Contribute To Financial Toxicity In Cancer Patients? What Is The Impact Of Financial Toxicity? Ways To Reduce Financial Toxicity Useful Resources References Cancer care is one of the costliest healthcare...

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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...

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02 Oct Lifeline: A Free Government Cell Phone Assistance Program

Posted at 08:00h in Finances by Triage Cancer

Dealing with the aftermath of a cancer diagnosis can mean many financial hardships. With medical bills that pile up, having everyday luxuries (that feel like necessities) such as internet or a cell phone can become too costly. Did you know you could be eligible for...

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13 Dec Need Insurance for 2018? Don’t Miss Out!

Posted at 14:16h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Open enrollment to buy private health insurance coverage for 2018 through www.HealthCare.gov ends on Friday. Note: Medicaid applications are accepted year round. But don’t wait until the last minute, to avoid any potential issues, like the website crashing with last minute sign-ups. Crucial news you can use: Were...

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