Written by Lindy Yokanovich
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 in navigating 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.
