06 Aug What are Medicaid Spend Down Programs?

Posted at 08:00h in Medicaid by Triage Cancer

Medicaid is a federal program that provides health insurance coverage to qualified individuals, such as individuals or families with lower incomes. Medicaid is administered at the state level and states can apply to the federal government for waivers, to customize their programs. For example, some...

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23 Jul Medicare Advantage Plan No Longer Covers Your Health Care Provider? Learn What to Do!

Posted at 08:00h in Medicare by Triage Cancer

If you have a Medicare Advantage plan and it no longer covers your health care provider(s), you may be wondering what your options are. Read this blog to learn more about what you can do, and when.  What are the Parts of Medicare? Medicare coverage is broken...

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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...

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02 May Sign Here? Financial Agreements May Leave Doctors in the Driver’s Seat

Posted at 11:21h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Katheryn Houghton April 30, 2024 Cass Smith-Collins jumped through hoops to get the surgery that would match his chest to his gender. Living in Las Vegas and then 50, he finally felt safe enough to come out as a transgender man. He had his wife’s support and...

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23 Apr Supporting Loved Ones from Afar: Practical Tips for Long-Distance Caregivers

Posted at 08:00h in Caregiving by Triage Cancer

Caring for a sick loved one who lives far away can be challenging, but you can still offer meaningful support and care from a distance. With the right approach and a little creativity, you can help your loved one feel cared for, connected, and supported....

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16 Apr ACA Plans Are Being Switched Without Enrollees’ OK

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

Julie Appleby, KFF Health News April 2, 2024   Some consumers covered by Affordable Care Act insurance plans are being switched from one plan to another without their express permission, potentially leaving them unable to see their doctors or fill prescriptions. Some face large IRS bills...

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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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27 Feb Do You Know if You Have an Insured or Self-Insured Employer Health Insurance Plan? You Should

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

Do you get health insurance coverage through your employer? Do you know if your employer-sponsored health insurance plan is insured or self-insured? Do you know thedifference? Do you know why it matters? You should. But if you don’t, you are not alone. Most people don’t. This blog explains...

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20 Feb Can Noncitizens Buy Health Insurance Marketplace Plans?

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

In order to buy a plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace, someone must (1) live in the United States; (2) be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, or be lawfully present in the U.S.; and (3) not be incarcerated. If you are a U.S. “resident”...

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19 Dec Inflation Reduction Act & Vaccines

Posted at 08:00h in Medicare by Triage Cancer

How is Medicare Part D Coverage of Vaccines Changing? Why does a bill called the Inflation Reduction Act impact the cancer community, and how does that relate to Medicare Part D coverage of vaccines? Keep reading to find out! What is the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022? In...

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