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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...

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...

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12 Sep Leaving a Job During Cancer: What You Need to Know

Posted at 08:00h in Disability Insurance, Employment, Health Insurance, Medicaid, Medicare by Triage Cancer

After a cancer diagnosis, you may find it challenging to balance your health needs and work responsibilities. If you’re finding it difficult to work, know that you have options, whether it’s getting accommodations, taking time off, going out on disability, or to stop working entirely. Whatever...

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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...

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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 Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Disability Insurance, Finances, Health Insurance, Medical Care 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...

25 May How the Social Security Administration Can Help You Now

Posted at 08:00h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, COVID-19, Disability Insurance, Finances, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

We want to let you know that during the pandemic, the Social Security Administration (SSA), continues to provide help to you and others in the cancer community. While SSA offices are not providing service to walk-in visitors due to COVID-19, they remain committed to providing ongoing...

06 Nov Helpful Resources for Any Individual Dealing With a Cancer Diagnosis

Posted at 08:00h in Employment by Triage Cancer

“Many people like to think that cancer ends when treatment ends. In some cases, that's true, and that's great. In other cases, though, there are more battles to be fought, a lot more.” In a recent article published by curetoday.com, the author described his frustration with...

10 Jan Getting Back to Work: Ticket to Work Program

Posted at 12:25h in Disability Insurance, Employment by Triage Cancer

If you are receiving disability benefits because of a cancer diagnosis, you may be considering going back to work. You may even be eager to get back to the normalcy of working. As Americans, we get a great sense of worth and identity from our...

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...