What Does the Texas Ruling Against the ACA Mean for the Cancer Community? In a potential threat to the cancer community, on Friday night, just hours before the end of Marketplace open enrollment, a Texas judge ruled that the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional. What does...
Do you have a health insurance plan that you bought from HealthCare.gov? If so, this blog is especially for you . . . The cancer community is anxiously awaiting the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on the King v. Burwell case, in which the plaintiff argues...
We know that health insurance can be overwhelming and stressful. But it doesn’t have to be. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) includes changes to make it easier to shop for, and purchase, insurance. As we approach the second open enrollment period (November 15,...
Before the Affordable Care Act, people with Medicare Part D coverage, often fell into a coverage gap, where they would have to pay thousands of dollars out of their own pocket to get the prescriptions drugs they need. A standard Medicare Part D plan works like...
Imagine choosing a health insurance plan, through your employer, the Health Insurance Marketplace, or even directly from an insurance company. You pay your monthly premium and then you go to the pharmacy to fill your very expensive prescription, only to be told that your insurance...
Workplace wellness programs are created to support healthy behavior in the workplace, which can improve employees’ health and lower the cost of health care spending. A majority of workplace wellness programs focus on prevention of chronic diseases, although workplace wellness programs address a variety of...
The Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (ACA) is celebrating its fourth birthday today! Over the last four years, the ACA has made a number of changes to our health care system that have had an impact on the cancer community. One of those changes was the...
These are all terms related to an individual’s immigration status in the United States. Do you fit into one of these categories? Trying to help someone who might? Not sure? Depending on your immigration status, you may be eligible for health insurance benefits under the Affordable Care...
Do you want to sign up for health insurance, but are frustrated by HealthCare.gov? We understand! The good news is that while the website is being worked on, applying for health insurance online isn't the only option for you. You can also apply via mail,...
by Katie Pausic, Triage Cancer Intern With the ongoing implementation of the Affordable Care Act, the Kaiser Health Tracking Poll looked to see how young adults, the uninsured, and those with pre-existing medical conditions react towards health care reforms. The poll found that health insurance is...