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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...

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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...

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24 Aug Help with Prescription Drug Costs: PAN Foundation Supports Cancer Patients

Posted at 08:00h in Finances, Medical Care by Triage Cancer

Table of Contents Introduction Apply for Assistance Get Funding Alerts Sign up for FundFinder About Triage Cancer By Amy Niles, Executive Vice President of the PAN Foundation Steve Woolf lives in Arizona with his wife and their dog, a corgi-lab. At 70 years old, he works part-time...

13 Jul Getting Help Paying for Care

Posted at 08:00h in COVID-19, Finances, Health Insurance, Medical Care by Triage Cancer

Do you or someone you know have trouble paying for your medical expenses? Read on to learn about one of our partner organizations, HealthWell Foundation . . . The HealthWell Foundation is a nationally recognized, independent non-profit organization founded in 2003, that has served as a safety...

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...

24 Nov Were You Notified About Missing Tax Forms for Your ACA Subsidy? Blame COVID.

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

by Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News The notice from the federal health insurance marketplace grabbed Andrew Schenker’s attention: ACT NOW: YOU’RE AT RISK OF LOSING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE STARTING JANUARY 1, 2021. As he read the notice, though, the Blacksburg, Virginia, resident became exasperated. Schenker, his wife and...

21 Jul Lost Your Job or Your Insurance Due to COVID-19? Why You Should Report Changes to the Marketplace

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

Have you or someone in your family lost a job? Have you lost your employer-sponsored health insurance? Triage Cancer has crucial information about your health insurance options, including shopping for a health insurance plan in the State Health Insurance Marketplace. To understand all of your options...

14 Jul The Latest Help for Consumers During COVID-19

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

This blog post includes the latest news on businesses forgiving late payments, housing protections, protections from creditors, and some state-specific updates. Businesses Forgiving Late Payments in Response to COVID-19 The following businesses have elected to forgive late payments or delay shutoffs in order to protect individuals financially...

13 Apr Are You Eligible for the $1,200 COVID-19 Economic Impact Payment?

Posted at 15:25h in COVID-19, Finances by Triage Cancer

During this unprecedented time, there are a lot of changes at the federal and state levels to help people manage their finances, work, and insurance. We will be sharing a series of blogs with details about these programs, as more information is released, including federal...