Triage Cancer’s Legal and Financial Navigation Program
When Sally was diagnosed with cancer, she had a lot of questions, but they were not the kind that could be answered by her doctor. Could she work through treatment? What if she needed to take time off? Would she lose her job? What would happen to her health insurance? How would she pay her bills?
When you receive a cancer diagnosis, you are faced with the difficult task of navigating many practical and legal issues, including things like employment, insurance, and finances. Many times, these issues fall outside the expertise of your oncologist. With the help of the Legal & Financial Navigation Program offered by Triage Cancer, you can get answers. Having accurate information about your rights and options will empower you to make the best decision when it comes to life beyond the walls of the treatment center. With a better understanding of how to navigate these issues, you can lower your stress and anxiety.
Triage Cancer is a national non-profit that provides education about the practical and legal issues that arise after a cancer diagnosis. Because no two situations are exactly the same, Triage Cancer launched its Legal & Financial Navigation Program (LFN) in March 2021 to provide information and resources through a one-on-one discussion with a professional about the caller’s concerns. Through the LFN, callers can talk to us about their situation and we will provide information about their options. Calls come from individuals diagnosed with cancer, caregivers, and medical professionals. In 2021, we helped more than 900 callers navigate their unique situation. Just like all of our other resources, calls to the LFN program are free.
Triage Cancer does not provide legal advice or representation; however, we do provide people with information about the law and the options that may be available in their situation. Through the LFN program we have been able to help callers navigate working through treatment, taking time off, health insurance, disability insurance, estate planning, and much more.
After a call with an LFN attorney, Sally felt better equipped to take the time off she needed for treatment and transition back to work when she felt ready, while also understanding her options to maintain some income in the process and keep her health insurance. Armed with this information Sally was less stressed about finances and could focus on her treatment.
If you would like to schedule a call, please visit the Legal & Financial Navigation page at TriageCancer.org to fill out an intake form. While you are there, check out the other resources we have to offer, like our Quick Guides, checklists and worksheets; animated videos, and our educational blog, along with many others. You may also want to join us for one of our monthly educational webinars or our Triage Cancer Conference to learn even more about these issues.
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