Each year during open enrollment, you have the opportunity to review your health insurance plan and make sure it meets your needs and saves you money. Here are some important things to understand before making your selection for the year. Dates and Deadlines Marketplace: If you...
I am an influential person. This is not something I had ever said out loud to myself. Over the last year, I have devoted time outside of my full-time work as a Textile Designer to working as a Young Advocate (YA) for Living Beyond Breast...
Following a cancer diagnosis, or the diagnosis of a loved one, navigating the endless information you receive can be overwhelming. And sometimes, even finding accurate information is a challenge. We’ve developed four comprehensive Cancer Rights Guides to help you “triage” the legal and practical issues most...
According to the CDC, approximately 5.5 million Americans are currently living with cancer. In upcoming years, the American Cancer Society estimates that roughly 2 million new cases will occur annually. These outstanding numbers come along with increased financial burden and distress for patients and their...
Triage Cancer will host an online magic show for kids with cancer and their families on Thursday, October 13. The event is the culmination of our 10th anniversary celebration. Registration is open until Friday, September 30. Families will be entertained by the “Stand Up Magician,” Derek...
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....
Each fall you have the opportunity to review your Medicare Part D plan to make sure it meets your needs and saves you the most amount of money possible! But first, what is Medicare Part D? Medicare Part D is prescription drug coverage. Part D plans are...
I had just turned 30. My birthday is 2 days before my partner’s birthday, and we always take the week to travel somewhere. As soon as we returned from our diving trip I found a lump. After weeks of dismissing it, I was diagnosed with...
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...
To understand co-pay accumulators, you first have to understand a few key health insurance terms related to costs that you have to pay when you get medical care or a prescription drug, called “out-of-pocket” costs. The specific amount of those costs will depend on your...