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....

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

Posted at 16:11h in Federal/State News and Updates 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...

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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...

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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...

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24 Sep Medicare Changes When Moving

Posted at 09:00h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

If you have health insurance coverage through Medicare, and you are planning to move or have already moved, then you might need to make changes to your Medicare coverage. Medicare is the federal health insurance program in the United States that provides coverage to individuals...

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03 Sep Signing up for Marketplace Health Insurance During COVID-19: An Important Update

Posted at 09:00h in COVID-19, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Have you lost your health insurance coverage through work, anytime since January 1st of this year? Have you thought about signing up for an individual plan through the Marketplace? Now’s your chance. A recent change to the Marketplace at HealthCare.gov could help. Normally, the Special Enrollment Period...

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01 Sep Will Medicaid Take Your Home? Understanding Medicaid Estate Recovery

Posted at 10:00h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

What is Medicaid? Medicaid is a federal program that provides health coverage for certain low-income individuals, including individuals with disabilities and seniors. While a federal program, Medicaid is managed by the states and states contribute to the cost of providing Medicaid. Each state’s Medicaid program has different...

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27 Aug Emergency Resources for the Cancer Community

Posted at 15:13h in Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

As communities across the country are being hit hard by fires and storms this week, our thoughts are with those who facing these challenges right now. We want to remind people of the importance of planning ahead for natural disasters and resources to help. Individuals diagnosed with...

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20 Aug ‘Pennie’-Pinching States Take Over Obamacare Exchanges From Feds

Posted at 10:00h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News August 17, 2020 Pennsylvania is rolling out its new “Pennie” this fall: a state-run insurance exchange that officials say will save residents collectively millions of dollars on next year’s health plan premiums. Since the Affordable Care Act’s marketplaces opened for enrollment in fall...

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06 Aug Azar Says Federal Law Had Preexisting Conditions Covered Before ACA. Not So Much.

Posted at 09:00h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Today, we are reminded of 2009, before the ACA (aka Obamacare), when people with pre-existing conditions had to jump through hoops to keep their health insurance coverage, and many people couldn’t get coverage because of their pre-existing conditions.  Here is a trip down memory lane...

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