paid leave Archives

20 Oct Cancer News You Need: Changes to Medicaid, Paid Leave, Reasonable Accommodations, & More

Posted at 10:00h in Advocacy, Employment, Federal/State News and Updates, Health Insurance, Medicaid by jo@triagecancer.org

October 20,2026 ~ This federal and state policy update covers the latest laws, policies, and programs that may affect the cancer community. This month, we share news about Medicaid changes, state paid leave laws, reasonable accommodation protections, and more. What is Happening in National Health Care News? Starting...

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06 Jun Cancer News You Need: Changes to Medicaid & State Laws on Biomarker Testing, Marijuana, & Paid Family Leave

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 state laws on health insurance coverage for biomarker testing, marijuana, paid family leave, and more. National Updates States have begun to re-check eligibility for Medicaid. During the public...

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23 Nov Paid Leave for Caregivers

Posted at 18:21h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Caregiving, Employment, Finances, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

For caregivers of people with serious medical conditions, there may be options to take paid time off of work. In celebration of National Family Caregivers Month, we’re here to lay it all out for you. We’ve also put together a new Quick Guide to State...

24 Feb Were You Furloughed or Did You Take Leave in 2020? That May Affect Your FMLA Eligibility in 2021

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

Two out of three individuals diagnosed with cancer report a change in their employment as they work through treatment and beyond. Add in the COVID-19 pandemic, and many in the cancer community have employment-related questions. When you need medical leave from work to care for...

08 Sep Are You Still Eligible for Paid FMLA Leave?

Posted at 08:45h in COVID-19, Employment by Triage Cancer

Do you have minor children who are in school? If their school is closed, then you may be able to take time off work through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA provides two weeks of paid sick leave, as well as 12 weeks for...

24 Aug Washington State Helps People Take Time Off Work

Posted at 09:09h in Caregiving, Employment by Triage Cancer

Paid family and medical leave is a lifeline for families who need to take time off work to bond with a new child, for their own serious medical condition, or to care for family member with a serious medical condition, but are concerned about the loss...

17 May Taking Time Off: How laws work together

Posted at 08:09h in Employment by Triage Cancer

Often the ways that federal laws, state laws, and employer policies work together are like puzzle pieces fitting together. Except that everyone’s puzzle is going to look a little different, depending on which laws apply to you, which state you live in, and what benefits...

16 Mar ADA and FMLA: How Laws Work Together

Posted at 13:49h in Employment by Triage Cancer

Regardless of the type of job you have, if you need to take time off work because of your cancer diagnosis and treatment, you should learn about your employment rights. More people are familiar with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which is the...