OVERVIEW

Triage Cancer Virtual Insurance & Finance Intensive Course is organized by Triage Cancer and will be held on Sep 24, 2021.

Timings: 6:30am-2:30pm Pacific / 8:30am-4:30pm Central / 9:30am-5:30pm Eastern.

Target Audience: Advocates and oncology health care professionals.

Description: Triage Cancer has developed a FREE, comprehensive training program for oncology health care professionals and advocates on health and disability insurance and finances, to improve patient and caregiver access to valuable information on how to mitigate the financial impact of a cancer diagnosis across the continuum of care.

Topics:
• An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System
? A Brief History of the U.S. Healthcare System
? Different Theories of Healthcare Systems
? Health Insurance Terms You Need to Know
• Individual & Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance
? How to Choose Between Health Insurance Plans
? Health Consumer Protections
? What to do When You Lose Coverage Through Your Employer (e.g., COBRA & Marketplace)
• Government Sponsored Health Insurance
? Medicare & Medicaid
? How to Appeal A Claim Denial for Medicare & Medicaid
• Tips on Using Health Insurance & Appeals
? Making the Most of Your Health Insurance Coverage
? What to Do When an Insurance Company Says No
• Navigating Disability Insurance & Appeals
? How Patients can Take Time Off and Get Paid
? How to Apply for Disability Insurance
? What to Do When a Disability Insurance Company Says No
• Managing Finances & Getting Financial Help
? Practical Tips for Rebuilding Financial Health
? Identify Financial Assistance Options

Note: Space is limited and priority will go to individuals who have not attended this training previously. Those interested in attending should complete an application. Your registration does not guarantee your acceptance. Those accepted will be notified by September 13, 2021. You must respond to the acceptance email in order to receive the Zoom link and materials.