Monica Answers YOUR Questions About Cancer and the Law

Did you know that if somebody is eligible for Medicaid and also eligible for COBRA coverage, some states may actually pay their private COBRA premium? Learn about this and more as Alicia and Lizette chat with Monica Bryant and ask her questions that many of you have asked! Monica is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer for Triage Cancer, a national non-profit organization that provides education on the practical and legal issues that may impact individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers, through events, materials and resources. Topics on this episode include: the difference between Medicare and Medicaid, Medigap plans, laws surrounding debt collectors, understanding deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums, COBRA, employment rights, appealing a denial notice from a health insurance company and more.

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Mentioned on this episode:

• Cancer resources, guides and more (offered by Triage Cancer)
• Medicare
• Medicaid
• Triage Cancer
• COBRA
• Triagecancer.org/statelaws
• Healthcare.gov  
• HIPP program

Additional LLS Support Resources:

• LLS Community
• Information Specialists
• Free telephone/web patient programs
• Free booklets
• Financial support
• Online chats
• Caregiver support
• Support groups
• Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program

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