Bill - I am going through the same dilemma right now myself. I have done some research and it seems that it's dependent on whether you've had any break in insurance coverage - if so, there is probably a waiting period of some length before the new insurance would cover any claims related to your cancer. If not, you should be covered. That's one GOOD thing HIPAA has done for us. See this link http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/faqs/faq_consumer_hipaa.html


Ginny M. SCC of Left lateral tongue Dx 04/06,Surgery MDACC 05/11/06: Partial glossectomy with selective neck dissection. T1N0M0 - no radiation. Phase III clinical trial ("EPOC" trial)04/07 thru 04/08 because tests showed a 65% chance of recurrence. 10 Year Survivor!