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17 Aug News You Need: Free Health Insurance, New Medicare Benefit, Biomarker Testing Coverage, & State Updates

Posted at 08:00h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Disability Insurance, Finances, Health Insurance, Medical Care by Triage Cancer

Table of Contents National News State News (Missouri, California, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Texas) About Triage Cancer Here is the latest news about laws and programs at both the national and state levels that may be relevant to you. National News Deadline to sign up for free...

08 Jun New Details on Insurance, Unemployment, Internet Access, & Paid Medical Leave

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

Through our blog, Triage Cancer remains committed to bringing you the news that might impact the cancer community. Here is the latest information about new laws and programs at both the federal and state levels that may be relevant to you. National News Some states are...

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22 Apr Your COBRA Premiums May Be Free Through September 2021

Posted at 14:21h in Employment, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

COBRA is a federal law that allows eligible workers to keep their employer-sponsored health insurance coverage after experiencing a “qualifying event” like leaving their jobs. One challenge with COBRA is that the monthly premium may be expensive because workers have to pay the full amount...

13 Apr News You Need About Tax Time & More!

Posted at 16:04h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, COVID-19, Disability Insurance, Employment, Finances, Health Insurance, Medical Care by Triage Cancer

New details about last month’s American Rescue Plan Act continue to emerge, and federal agencies and state officials continue working to address regular business and the pandemic. Triage Cancer remains committed to bringing you the news that might impact the cancer community. National News Income Tax...

18 Feb News You Need: Insurance, Student Loans, Housing, COVID, & More

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

As the new presidential administration, a new Congress, and new state elected officials address the COVID-19 pandemic and their regular business, we are seeing many new proposed laws and regulations that may impact the cancer community. Triage Cancer remains committed to bringing you the news...

04 Feb Travel Insurance for Cancer Patients: What Does it Cover, and How Does it Work?

Posted at 23:43h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Planning an upcoming trip? You might want to double-check your travel insurance coverage before you hit the road. Recently in a story by the LA Times, Kathy Mutchler described her experience with the travel insurance company the Good Sam Club. Kathy pays $89.99 annually for the...

15 Dec Tips on Researching a New Doctor

Posted at 09:07h in Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

First, check to see if your doctor is included in your health insurance coverage. You can contact your insurance company to find out. You can also ask the doctor which health insurance plans they take. Second, consider checking if the doctor has any disciplinary records....

05 Nov News You Need: A National & State Update on Cancer-Related Legal Issues

Posted at 16:11h in Disability Insurance, Employment, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

We know that a lot is uncertain this morning about our country, and we will continue to update you on the way that proposed and actual changes to our health care system and other areas of law may impact the cancer community. But here is some...

03 Nov Triage Cancer Animated Video Series: Now Available in English, Spanish, & Tagalog

Posted at 10:00h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Triage Cancer offers a series of animated videos that explain important topics for individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers. The videos are each about 5 minutes long and are now available in English and Spanish. You can also watch our videos with subtitles in...

27 Oct Triage Cancer Resources About Clinical Trials

Posted at 10:00h in Clinical Trials by Triage Cancer

For many reasons, becoming a participant in a clinical trial is surrounded by a great deal of confusion. Triage Cancer wants to provide you with information about participating in a clinical trial, understand insurance coverage for clinical trials, and help you find trials that may...