MOCA is partnering with Cancer Legal Care throughout 2024 to help our ovarian cancer survivors and families gain insight into relevant legal issues. This month, Cancer Legal Care shares valuable resources to help you navigate health insurance issues.
Health insurance can be confusing, intimidating, and hard to navigate- especially after getting a cancer diagnosis. Many people have questions like- Is an EOB the same as a bill? How do I pick the right plan? Should I appeal this denial, and how would I even do that?
Cancer Legal Care has a series of short videos to de-mystify health insurance and help cancer patients feel more confident to navigate insurance issues they might encounter. Click the links below to learn more about:
- Common Insurance Terms for Cancer Patients
- Out of Network Services & Balance Billing
- How to Read an EOB (Explanation of Benefits)
- Summary of Benefits vs. Full Health Plan Document
- Common Health Insurance Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them
- Tips for Health Insurance Appeals (Part 1 – For All Appeals)
- Tips for Health Insurance Appeals (Part 2 – For Different Types of Appeals)
- Getting the Most from Your Health Insurance Plan
- Frequently Asked Questions
- How to Pick the Right Health Insurance Plan
- Beware of Non-ACA Compliant Plans
- Important Protections of the No Surprises Act
If you are a cancer patient or their caregiver and want help with any health insurance related questions, denials, or other issues, reach out to Cancer Legal Care at 651-917-9000 or help@cancerlegalcare.org.
