Paid sick leave Archives

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05 Jul Cancer News You Need: New Laws on Biomarker Testing, Fertility Preservation, Oral Chemo, & Medicaid Expansion

Posted at 08:00h in Advocacy, Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Health Insurance, Medicaid, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

This blog covers the latest news you need about new legislation, laws, and programs that may impact the cancer community. We have information on health insurance coverage for biomarker testing, fertility preservation, oral chemo, and Medicaid expansion. National Updates Federal “oral chemo parity” legislation: This would...

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10 Jan Who are Your Family Members Under the FMLA & Other Leave Laws?

Posted at 14:46h in Caregiving, Employment, Finances by Triage Cancer

If you are caregiving for a loved one with a serious medical condition, you may need to take some time off work. The options that you may have to take job-protected leave as a caregiver will depend on how you are related to the person...

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

Posted at 08:00h in Employment, Finances, Health Insurance 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...

18 Feb News You Need: Insurance, Student Loans, Housing, COVID, & More

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

As the new presidential administration, a new Congress, and new state elected officials address the COVID-19 pandemic and their regular business, we are seeing many new proposed laws and regulations that may impact the cancer community. Triage Cancer remains committed to bringing you the news...

05 Jun States are Reopening and Employees Are Returning to Work – What do individuals coping with cancer and their caregivers need to know?

Posted at 16:51h in COVID-19, Employment by Triage Cancer

Get the latest legal information for individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers. As states begin to reopen and employees are asked to return to work, many people with a cancer diagnosis, and their caregivers, are questioning what options they have. What is available to you may...

20 Mar News You Need During Covid-19: Taxes, Student Loans, Work, & Insurance

Posted at 22:13h in COVID-19, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

We know that the news has been challenging over the last few weeks as we all try to stay up to date on how current events are impacting our daily lives. But we did want to share some promising news to help us all manage these...

12 Mar Paid Sick Leave

Posted at 12:00h in Advocacy, Employment, Finances by Triage Cancer

Ever wish your co-worker with a cold would stay home, instead of bringing their germs to work? Maybe they can’t. In most states, employers are actually not required to provide you with time off from work if you are sick or you need to see a...