Medicaid Archives

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29 Nov KHN: How Optimism Can Close the Medicaid Coverage Gap

Posted at 08:00h in Medicaid by Triage Cancer

Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News and Daniel Chang, Originally published for KHN on November 16, 2022 More than 2 million low-income people — half of them in Florida and Texas — are uninsured because they are stuck in a coverage gap: They earn too much to...

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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15 Nov KHN: South Dakota Voters Approved Medicaid Expansion, but Implementation May Not Be Easy

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

By Arielle Zionts Originally published by KHN on November 10, 2022 RAPID CITY, S.D. — South Dakotans voted Tuesday to expand the state’s Medicaid program to cover thousands of additional low-income residents, becoming the seventh state to approve expansion via the ballot box. But as other conservative...

20 Sep Cancer News You Need: What’s Happening at the National & State Level?

Posted at 08:00h 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 health insurance options, medical debt, and paid sick leave. Federal Updates Do you like being able to get free preventive services? You may have to start paying for preventative services....

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06 Sep Does Medicaid Cover Clinical Trials?

Posted at 08:00h in Clinical Trials, Health Insurance, Medicaid by Triage Cancer

If you have been diagnosed with cancer, a clinical trial might be an appropriate treatment option for you. Clinical trials are research studies that find and test new treatments or procedures. If you have Medicaid, you may be wondering if your care will be covered if...

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11 Aug How Does the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Affect You?

Posted at 16:57h in Health Insurance, Medicare by Triage Cancer

Tomorrow (August 12, 2022), the U.S. House of Representatives will vote to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, which was passed by the Senate on Saturday. If it passes, as expected, the President has stated that he will quickly sign it. Why does a bill called...

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07 Jun Health Insurance Marketplace Enrollment Made Easier for 2023

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

New rules issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) should make it easier for consumers to find health insurance on the Marketplace for 2023. Creating New Standardized Plans While insurance companies who offer plans on the Marketplace are required to offer standardized plans...

25 Jan News You Need: Help with Insurance, Social Security, & Student Loans

Posted at 16:31h 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 health insurance options, changes to social security benefits, and student loan repayment. Federal Updates Are You Unhappy with Your Medicare Advantage Plan? The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period runs from...

People moving. Moving and Medicaid: New State, New Rules

21 Sep Moving and Medicaid: New State, New Rules

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

If you are moving to a new state and have Medicaid, you should plan ahead to avoid being left without health insurance coverage. In this blog, we’ll cover where to start, income eligibility, timing your move, and some examples of how this all works. Medicaid is...

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16 Sep Commenting on Federal Regulations: As Easy as Posting on Facebook

Posted at 08:00h in Advocacy, Cancer-Related Legal Issues by Triage Cancer

Commenting on federal regulations can be as simple as posting on Facebook! This blog breaks down what regulations are, how to comment, examples of comments, and what to include. Cancer is not just a medical issue; it is a public policy issue. Problems that often come...