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Cancer Legal Resource Center Seminar Topics
Seminar topics can cover national and/or state-specific information and can be provided in English or Spanish.
Navigating Health Insurance: This is a seminar that covers basics, tips for taking control of your healthcare, health insurance rules and options, and health insurance appeals. Some of the laws discussed include COBRA, state COBRA plans, Health Insurance Premium Payment Program (HIPP), Medicaid, Medicare, Women’s Health & Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) and other relevant healthcare laws. Suggested time: 45 minutes – 1 hour
Employment & Taking Time Off Work: This comprehensive overview covers rights and protections of employees (including caregivers) in the workplace under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state fair employment laws, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and state leave laws. Suggested time: 45 minutes – 1 hour
Estate/Advance Planning: This seminar helps people prepare by planning ahead to ensure that their loved ones and assets are protected. It provides an overview of advanced health care directives, powers of attorney for financial affairs, conservatorships, and wills and trusts. Suggested time: 45 minutes – 1.5 hours
Disability Insurance and Financial Assistance: This presentation covers benefits available to people who are temporarily or permanently unable to work and what eligibility requirements they must meet under private disability insurance, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), state disability insurance options and state paid family leave programs. Suggested time: 45 minutes – 1 hour
Medicare: This presentation covers all aspects of Medicare coverage, including standard Medicare, Medicare/Medicaid, Medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans, eligibility for clinical trials and preventive services under Medicare, and Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. Suggested time: 1 – 2 hours
Legal and Other Resources for Caregivers
There are over 40 million Americans that serve as family caregivers. This workshop covers the legal rights of caregivers to take time off work, for wage replacement, and to learn about other caregiver resources available.
Housing Rights and Concerns for People With Cancer
Having a safe place to live is essential, but becomes even more important when you are facing a serious illness. This workshop covers common housing issues for people living with cancer, including eviction/foreclosure, harassment, and housing accommodations/modifications by landlords/Homeowner Associations.
For questions about alternative workshop topics, email CLRC@theDRLC.org.