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16 Jul Federal “Schedule A” Hiring Programs for People with Disabilities

Posted at 08:00h in Employment by Triage Cancer

Job searching for people with disabilities can feel daunting. However, a job within the federal government could be easier to attain for those with disabilities through a program called “Schedule A” Hiring. If you are a person with a disability and are seeking work, this blog...

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02 Sep Automatic Student Loan Forgiveness for People with Disabilities

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

Breaking News: Thanks to a new decision by the U.S. Department of Education, many people with disabilities will receive automatic student loan forgiveness through the Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Discharge program! What is a Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Discharge? If you have a disability and...

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17 Aug News You Need: Free Health Insurance, New Medicare Benefit, Biomarker Testing Coverage, & State Updates

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

Table of Contents National News State News (Missouri, California, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Texas) About Triage Cancer Here is the latest news about laws and programs at both the national and state levels that may be relevant to you. National News Deadline to sign up for free...

01 Sep Will Medicaid Take Your Home? Understanding Medicaid Estate Recovery

Posted at 10:00h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

What is Medicaid? Medicaid is a federal program that provides health coverage for certain low-income individuals, including individuals with disabilities and seniors. While a federal program, Medicaid is managed by the states and states contribute to the cost of providing Medicaid. Each state’s Medicaid program has different...

29 Jan Do you have a Pre-Existing Condition? Do you know if you are Protected?

Posted at 01:55h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Did you know that an estimated 50 million Americans have preexisting conditions? And when you consider that any medical condition can be considered a preexisting condition, (e.g., heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, allergies, etc.), that number seems low. Before the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare), in most...

12 Mar Qualifying & Paying for Medicare Part A

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

We are often asked about how to qualify for Medicare, so we thought that we would share information about the four parts to Medicarecoverage. Today, we’ll be covering how to qualify for Medicare Part A and ways to access premium-free Medicare Part A coverage. What is...

04 Sep Need Help with Prescription Drugs? Medicare’s Extra Help Program Offers Relief

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

The Extra Help Program is a Medicare program to help people with limited income and resources pay for prescription drug costs, like premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance. Qualifying for the Extra Help Program means that you will get help with: Paying your Medicare Part D drug plan’s...

17 May Taking Time Off: How laws work together

Posted at 08:09h in Employment by Triage Cancer

Often the ways that federal laws, state laws, and employer policies work together are like puzzle pieces fitting together. Except that everyone’s puzzle is going to look a little different, depending on which laws apply to you, which state you live in, and what benefits...

01 Mar Can’t Afford to Take Time Off?

Posted at 09:00h in Disability Insurance, Employment, Finances, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

A cancer diagnosis can bring a lot of unexpected expenses. And if you have to take time off work, how do you still pay your bills? Disability insurance can help you manage the costs of a cancer diagnosis. However, navigating the various disability insurance options can...

25 Aug How disability insurance can help pay the bills

Posted at 09:22h in Disability Insurance, Employment, Finances, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

One common concern after receiving a cancer diagnosis is, “How can I continue to earn a living if cancer leaves me unable to work, either for the short-term or long-term?” Disability insurance can provide you with some income when a medical condition, including cancer, leaves...