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...

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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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28 Mar Losing Medicaid or Other Insurance? Beware of Short-term Health Plans

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

Are you losing your health insurance and wondering about your options? You may have heard of a short-term health insurance plan. Before picking this plan option, it is important to understand how it may not cover your care. This blog explains what a short-term health...

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22 Nov Insurance Coverage for COVID Tests

Posted at 08:00h in COVID-19, Health Insurance, Medicaid, Medicare by Triage Cancer

With the holidays around the corner, it is important to stay safe and healthy while gathering with our loved ones! Testing for COVID-19 before and after spending time with friends and family is a great way to engage in preventative care. At-home tests are convenient, quick,...

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05 Oct News You Need: Open Enrollment Deadlines, Cancelling Student Loans, Help with Food & More

Posted at 09:00h in Federal/State News and Updates by Triage Cancer

Here is the latest news you need about laws and programs that may impact the cancer community, including changes to open enrollment deadlines, and a new special enrollment period. And, you'll also learn about automatically cancelling student loans, more help with food benefits, help for...

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

Posted at 08:00h in Federal/State News and Updates 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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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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21 Jul Lost Your Job or Your Insurance Due to COVID-19? Why You Should Report Changes to the Marketplace

Posted at 08:00h in COVID-19 by Triage Cancer

Have you or someone in your family lost a job? Have you lost your employer-sponsored health insurance? Triage Cancer has crucial information about your health insurance options, including shopping for a health insurance plan in the State Health Insurance Marketplace. To understand all of your options...

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22 Nov Open Enrollment Warning: Short-Term Health Insurance Plans May Hurt You in the End

Posted at 01:52h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

In efforts to keep the cancer and health care community up to date on the latest happenings, we come to you today with a warning: If you are shopping for health insurance on the Marketplace – BEWARE of short-term health insurance plans! Short-term health insurance plans are...

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19 Nov Open Enrollment is Here for Medicare & the Marketplace!

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

Triage Cancer has new Quick Guides to help you with open enrollment, as well as share new resources you might find helpful to make health insurance decisions! The 2020 Medicare Marketplace Open Enrollment Period began on November 1 and runs until Sunday, December 15, 2019, for...

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