Monica Bryant, Esq. - Insurance, Legal Rights, Finances, and Cancer

Episode 95

In this episode of It Takes Balls, Monica Bryant, Esq., Chief Mission Officer of Triage Cancer, unpacks the legal and financial rights that every patient, survivor, and caregiver needs to know.

Drawing on her expertise as a lawyer and nationally recognized speaker, Monica breaks down how critical protections like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) work in real life for cancer patients. She explains the nuances of job protection, paid and unpaid leave, and disclosure in the workplace—topics many survivors struggle to navigate while undergoing treatment or returning to work.

The conversation also dives into the complexities of health insurance. From understanding the differences between HMOs and PPOs to spotting common medical billing errors, Monica provides clear guidance to help patients avoid financial traps during treatment. She also sheds light on disability insurance and financial assistance programs that can ease the crushing costs of cancer care.

Monica doesn’t stop at the immediate challenges - she stresses the importance of planning for the future through estate planning, powers of attorney, and advance directives, tools that can provide peace of mind for patients and their families.

This episode is packed with practical, life-changing information. Monica Bryant’s message is clear: the non-medical side of cancer is just as important as the medical one, and knowing your rights is the first step in taking back control.

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