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A young man and his mother Attend the first Triage Health Conference to learn tips for using health insurance, how to navigate finances, appealing denials, and employment rights.

02 Apr Triage Health Announces May Conference

Posted at 09:19h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues by Triage Cancer

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What is National Health Care Rights Day? Your right to health care includes health insurance coverage, workplace rights, reasonable accommodations, and more!

11 Mar Health Care Rights Day: Know Your Rights, Protect Your Future

Posted at 08:00h in Advocacy by Triage Cancer

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Be prepared for the ACA marketplace, or "Obamacare," open enrollment period for health insurance

09 Oct What’s New and What To Watch For in the Upcoming ACA Open Enrollment Period

Posted at 09:15h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

October 8, 2024 Julie Appleby, KFF Health News It’s that time of year again: In most states, the Affordable Care Act’s annual open enrollment season for health plans begins Nov. 1 and lasts through Jan. 15. Current enrollees who do not update their information or select an...

Conference helps cancer patients learn tips for using health insurance and how to manage stress

03 Oct Triage Cancer Hosts Final 2024 Conference

Posted at 10:00h in Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

October 2024 Triage Cancer is offering a FREE educational conference on Friday, October 25, & Saturday, October 26. Learn about key tips and tricks to help you navigate complex issues, reduce the financial burden of cancer, and manage stress. What Topics Are Covered? The Triage Cancer Conference includes sessions...

DACA immigration recipient buys health insurance after a change in healthcare Marketplace eligibility

13 Aug DACA Recipients Now Eligible to Buy Marketplace Plans

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

Starting November 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will allow individuals with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status to sign up for State Marketplace health insurance plans. What is DACA? The DACA policy, established in 2012, protects children and young adults from...

Person calculates for medicaid spend down program, or medically needy program

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...

What to do if your healthcare provider leaves Medicare Advantage and learn what is medicare advantage?

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...

Woman deciding to take time off work because of a cancer diagnosis

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...

Doctor and patient sign financial policy that could lead to out of network bills from patient top surgery

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...