Triage Cancer is offering free webinar series open to the general public to discuss practical and legal issues impacting people beyond diagnosis. Individuals who are interested can sign up for multiple webinars and receive information surrounding topics like signing up for Medicare, how to communicate with your insurance provider, accessing clinical trials, and more. See more below for webinar details and registration links. All seminars run for 90 minutes.
Webinars
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Date:
January 30th, 2025
12pm Eastern Time
Information: This webinar covers changes to Medicare in 2025 and gives information about updated costs and coverage rules. Details about changes to the prescription drug benefit and new Medicare Prescription Payment Plan will also be explored.
Date:
February 20, 2025
2pm Eastern Time
Information: This webinar will explore the advocacy opportunities with a new Presidential Administration and Congress. Practical tips will be provided to help advocates positively impact the cancer community at the federal and state levels.
Date:
March 27, 2025
1pm Eastern Time
Information: This webinar will explain key laws as it pertains to taking time off work, such as the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and state and local leave laws. Learn about your rights and make sure you have all the information you need to disclose your medical condition with your employer.
Date:
April 24, 2025
1pm Eastern Time
Information:
This webinar is designed to help you understand disability insurance and your options when you have a serious medical condition and need to take time off from work. Learn about the process to apply, application tips, what to do if your claim is denied, navigating benefits, and other options for caregivers.
June 26, 2025
1pm Eastern Time
Information:
This webinar explores different types of health care services: palliative care, home care, long-term care, and advance care planning. Learn how to access these health services, understand how insurance will cover these services, and gain practical tips for navigating health care.
Date:
July 22, 2025
1pm Eastern Time
Information: Learn about clinical trials and tips on how to find, qualify, and pay for clinical trials. This webinar will explain insurance coverage for clinical trials and dispel common myths.
Date:
August 12, 2025
2pm Eastern Time
Information: This webinar covers what to do when your insurance company denies coverage for your car and how to not take “NO” for an answer. Learn about the appeals process for individuals and employer-sponsored health plans, Medicare, and Medicaid.
Date:
September 16, 2025
1pm Eastern Time
Information: This webinar will take the mystery out of the open enrollment process. Attendees will learn basic health insurance terms and tips for comparing and picking health insurance plans.
Date:
October 9, 2025
1pm Eastern Time
Information: Get ready for open enrollment and learn about different parts of Medicare, Medigap, and Medicare Advantage. This webinar will share important information about decisions you can make. Tips for using Medicare’s Plan Finder, as well as explaining how to compare options will be discussed.
Date:
November 19, 2025
1pm Eastern Time
Information: Building on what was discussed in Medicare Part 1 of this series, this webinar will discuss additional Medicare topics, such as the general and special enrollment periods, coordination of benefits, financial assistance with out-of-pocket costs, and what to do if a claim is denied.