The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced appointments can now be made by video call. In an effort to streamline appointments and accessibility, individuals can connect with the Social Security Administration from the comfort of their homes. Why Meet with the Social Security Administration? The SSA oversees...
Navigating Medicare and understanding the many plan options available can be hard. What can make this process even harder, are the misleading and deceptive sales strategies insurance companies use to sell Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. It is important to be able...
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”...
In the arena of health insurance, things are always changing. Those changes may be about whattype of care is covered, who is eligible for that care, or how much patients have to pay out-of-pocket for that care. Staying on top of those changes can feel challenging...
Navigating cancer can feel daunting. What is the best health insurance for me and my family? Can I continue working during treatment? How do I get help paying for prescription drugs? Triage Cancer has answers to these questions and more. And, we will be sharing...
How is Medicare Part D Coverage of Vaccines Changing? Why does a bill called the Inflation Reduction Act impact the cancer community, and how does that relate to Medicare Part D coverage of vaccines? Keep reading to find out! What is the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022? In...
Medicare coverage is broken up into different parts. Part A covers your care when you are hospitalized. Part B coverage includes out-patient care, doctors visits, and preventive services. Part D covers most prescription drugs. You must pay a monthly premium for Medicare Part B and Part...
When your care under Medicare Part A or Part B gets denied. You do not have to take “no” for an answer. You have the right to appeal that denial of coverage. The appeals process under Medicare is different than private insurance. This blog describes...
After a cancer diagnosis, you may find it challenging to balance your health needs and work responsibilities. If you’re finding it difficult to work, know that you have options, whether it’s getting accommodations, taking time off, going out on disability, or to stop working entirely. Whatever...
If you have had cancer treatment that has caused lymphedema and you have Medicare, then this blog is for you. What is Lymphedema? Lymphedema refers to swelling caused by fluid that accumulates, instead of being drained through the body's lymphatic system. Lymphedema usually affects arms or legs,...