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Book explains new cancer laws related to medical bills, medical debt, wigs, and biomarker testing

26 Jun June 2024 Federal and State Update – Medical Debt, Wigs, Biomarker Testing, and more

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

Read on for the latest news you need about federal and state legislation, laws, and programs that may impact the cancer community. We have information on new benefits for Veterans, proposed rules on medical debt, protections for firefighters, and new insurance coverage requirements. National News The U.S. Department...

06 Jul Your Voice Matters! Triage Cancer Has New Cancer Advocacy Resources

Posted at 08:00h in Advocacy, Cancer-Related Legal Issues, COVID-19 by Triage Cancer

Celebrating our country's founding shouldn’t be a one-day event! In the United States we have the benefit that we get a say in who our elected officials are, and can use our voice to engage in advocacy efforts around the causes that we care about. This...

23 Mar Does the latest COVID Bill Signed By the President Help You?

Posted at 15:23h in Employment, Finances, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Earlier in the month, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, to address many of the challenges caused by the pandemic. There are also a number of other things happening at the federal and state level that may have an impact on...

28 Jan News You Need: A National & State Update on Cancer-Related Legal Issues

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

2021 has brought a new presidential administration, a new Congress, and new state elected officials. So, we are likely to see many new proposed laws and regulations that may impact the cancer community. Triage Cancer remains committed to bringing you the news that might impact...

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...

20 Aug ‘Pennie’-Pinching States Take Over Obamacare Exchanges From Feds