Dealing with cancer extends beyond physical health, often bringing financial challenges that can overwhelm patients and their loved ones.  

In this episode, we offer a beacon of support as we speak to Monica Bryant, Esq., a cancer rights attorney and Co-founder/Chief Operating Officer of Triage Cancer. She reviews the financial hurdles that may arise during treatment and provides practical strategies to help with economic hardships. She also highlights a wealth of resources designed to aid patients, covering everything from financial grants to transportation, Social Security benefits and navigating the complex world of health insurance.  

Mentioned on this episode: 

• Financial support
  
  
• Triage Cancer
  
  
• Continuation of Health Coverage (COBRA)
  
  
• State Health Insurance Marketplace
  
  
• Health Insurance Appeals Guide
  
  
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  
  
• Social Security Disability (SSDI)
  
  
• Social Security Return To Work program
  
  
• Road to Recovery – transportation
  
  
• Be Informed: Beneficial Medicare Changes – podcast episode
  
  
• Inflation Reduction Act and Medicare
  

Additional LLS Support Resources: 

• Information Specialists 
  
  
• Free Nutrition Consultations
  
  
• Free telephone/web patient programs 
  
  
• Free booklets 
  
  
• Clinical Trial Support Center
  
  
• Young Adult Resources
  
  
• Caregiver support 
  
  
• Caregiver Workbook
  
  
• Survivorship Workbook
  
  
• Online chats 
  
  
• LLS Community 
  
  
• Support groups 
  
  
• Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program 
  

Support for this episode provided by: Genentech, Inc. & Biogen.

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