Surprise! Financial Assistance To Help With Your Medical Bills May Be Available!
Posted December 20th, 2023
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Did you know that many health systems offer discounted or charity care to qualifying patients? Did you know they are required to do this BY LAW? Learn more in this podcast, brought to you by our friends at the Cancer Support Community of Philadelphia and featuring OncoLink oncology social worker and financial specialist, Christina Bach.
3…2…1…Countdown to Medicare Open Enrollment
Posted October 13th, 2023
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Medicare open enrollment for 2024 is from October 15th-December 7th. If you have Medicare, this is the time of year when you can make (some) changes to your Medicare coverage. Today is day 3 of our countdown to our Medicare Open Enrollment series. What do you know about your out-of-pocket expenses? Do you know your […]
3…2…1…Countdown to Medicare Open Enrollment
Posted October 12th, 2023
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Medicare open enrollment for 2024 is from October 15th-December 7th. If you have Medicare, this is the time of year when you can make (some) changes to your Medicare coverage. Today is day 2 of our countdown to our Medicare Open Enrollment series. Did you know there is a great tool available on Medicare.gov to […]
3…2…1…Countdown to Medicare Open Enrollment
Posted October 11th, 2023
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Medicare open enrollment for 2024 is from October 15th-December 7th. If you have Medicare, this is the time of year when you can make (some) changes to your Medicare coverage. To help you get ready, over the next three days, we will share some great resources to GET EDUCATED about Medicare. Day 1-GET INFORMED! Check […]
Coming Soon: Medicare Drug Price Negotiations
Posted September 1st, 2023
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
In August 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. This law enacted changes to Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. One part of this was the ability of Medicare to negotiate the prices of some medications. It is estimated that drug negotiation will save Medicare over 98 billion dollars in its […]
Medicare Open Enrollment is Here!
Posted October 17th, 2022
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Medicare open enrollment is upon us for 2023. If you are a Medicare recipient, this is the time of year when you can make (some) changes to your Medicare coverage. What can I change? When can I make changes? What can’t I change? How do I make changes? Learn More on OncoLink Listen to our Health […]
10 Ways the Inflation Reduction Act will Impact Cancer Care
Posted August 18th, 2022
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
This week, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). While the name of this bill doesn’t sound like it has a thing to do with healthcare, there are major provisions in the bill that will greatly change the landscape of healthcare, especially in regards to prescription drug coverage for people with Medicare. […]
Breaking News: Medical Debt and Your Credit Report
Posted March 23rd, 2022
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Medical debt is the largest source of personal debt in the US. Two-thirds of all personal bankruptcies are due to medical bills. About 115 million Americans under 65 report issues with medical bills, have skipped medical care due to cost, or have been uninsured/underinsured. As a result, more and more Americans are seeing their credit […]
Marc Cuban’s Cost Plus Drug Company: A Potential Gold Mine for SOME Prescription Medications
Posted January 26th, 2022
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
If you are one of the millions without prescription drug coverage or who have high out-of-pocket expenses for your medications, the Cost Plus Drug Company may be a great resource for you to access some of your medications. Launched last week and founded by Billionaire Shark Tank investor Marc Cuban, Cost Plus has found a […]
Medicare Advantage Plans: Read the Fine Print!
Posted November 12th, 2021
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Medicare open enrollment for 2022 ends on December 7th. No doubt, like me, you have seen the countless commercials and even 30-minute-long infomercials from various Medicare Advantage plans touting the great benefits of these plans—like dental and vision coverage, gym memberships, meals, transportation to medical appointments—and many others. For some, Medicare Advantage plans are good […]