Welcome back! I hope this blog is providing helpful information for people living with cancer. In this post, I want to start a new discussion focusing on Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) Medicare Assistance: The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services offers great online resources regarding Medicare: Official Medicare website: www.Medicare.gov Phone number: 1-800-MEDICARE or
Welcome back! This blog provides financial resources and information for people living with cancer. In this post, I want to focus on Supplemental Security Income (SSI). What is SSI? SSI is a federal program that offers “supplemental” income to people who meet certain criteria. If you qualify, you will receive monthly payments from the federal
Welcome back! This blog provides financial resources and information for people living with cancer. In this post, I want to focus on dealing with denied insurance claims. For this post, I am using the term “insurance claims” for all bills that your cancer treatment team submits to your health insurance company for payment. These bills
Welcome back! This blog provides financial resources and information for people living with cancer. In this post, I want to focus on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and how it can help during your cancer journey. Before we get started, I want to point out that the application process for SSDI requires time. It may
Welcome back! This blog provides financial resources and information for people living with cancer. In this post, I want to focus on prior authorization denials and how to appeal them with your health insurance company. When you are waiting for cancer treatment or diagnostic testing, the sense of urgency can be overwhelming. The last thing
Welcome back! This blog provides financial resources and information for people living with cancer. In this post, I want to focus on the CARES Act and how it can be helpful for people living with cancer. What is the CARES Act? The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the Coronavirus Response and
Welcome back! This blog provides financial resources and information for people living with cancer. In this post, I want to focus on The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for people living with cancer. What is FMLA? The Family and Medical Leave ACT (FMLA) is a federal law that requires employers (with over 50 employees)
Welcome back! This blog provides financial resources and information for people living with cancer. In this post, I want to focus on resources for over the counter medications. There are many programs to assist you with covering prescription drugs (See previous posts: Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs and State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs). Over the counter (OTC) medications
Welcome back! This blog provides financial resources and information for people living with cancer. In this post, I want to focus on the basics of short-term disability benefits. Specifically, how these benefits relate to people living with cancer. Disability benefits are complex, so check with your healthcare team to determine who can provide expert guidance
Welcome back! This blog provides financial resources and information for people living with cancer. In this post, I want to focus on medical equipment, durable and nondurable. Durable Medical Equipment (DME) DME includes medical equipment used multiple times in your home. Blood sugar monitors, wheelchairs, electric scooters, walkers, and oxygen as well as other
