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It’s important to understand the laws that offer protection and the benefits that are available to you.

Know Your Legal Rights in the Workplace

by Debra J. Wolf, ESQ

 

For many people, a cancer diagnosis does not mean they need to stop working. Nonetheless, coordinating a busy work schedule with doctor visits, treatments, or time off when feeling ill can be daunting. Employers can be understanding, but not every worker coping with cancer receives the support he or she may need from the workplace.

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Getting the Most Out of Your Health Insurance

by Kimberly Calder, MPS

 

If you or a loved one is living with cancer, you know how important your health insurance is to your health and financial stability. Since virtually all health plans are shifting more of the costs onto their enrollees, it is wise to make sure you are getting the best value out of your health plan. Understanding the terminology and rules of your plan and maximizing your benefits and appeal rights are critical to optimizing your coverage. Ask yourself these questions.

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Dealing with Discrimination in the Workplace

 

Despite significant gains in cancer survival rates and the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities, people with cancer still experience barriers to equal job opportunities. Today, however, most working-age cancer survivors return to work and have the same productivity rates as other workers.

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