Chubb Workplace Benefits launched a new offering Feb. 22 that the Whitehouse Station company describes as a “first-of-its-kind cancer-specific, genetics-based insurance program.” Chubb Workplace ...

Insurance companies deny cancer treatment claims for several reasons: a therapy may be deemed experimental or not yet ...

Getting life insurance after cancer depends on the cancer type, grade, treatment and timing ...

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A recent diagnosis or treatment for cancer can make applying for life insurance more complicated. But having cancer – either now or in the past – isn’t always a barrier to obtaining life cover. If you ...

Supplemental insurance provider Aflac is leading a call to action for one of the top concerns in healthcare. "We're an insurance company that specializes in cancer insurance — we are constantly aware ...

In light of these challenges, there is an urgent need to identify insurance reforms that can meaningfully improve access to affordable, high-quality care for patients with blood cancer. To assess the ...

Marissa Russo is a former STAT intern supported by the AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship. As a cancer patient, access to innovative drugs can help extend your life — that is if you have ...

In the privately insured, average monthly out-of-pocket costs for new cancer patients increased by nearly $600 in the 6 months after a diagnosis compared with those without a cancer diagnosis.

Cancer is something that has touched the lives of many people. The World Health Organization states that, “Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020 ...

Insurers often require cancer patients to “fail” on a less expensive treatment before gaining approval for the medicine their doctor originally prescribed. The result is delayed care. Cancer is ...

People between the ages of 15 and 39 have especially unstable access to health coverage in the U.S. Young people in this age group are often finishing school or starting new jobs, including positions ...