Quick question, If I decided to change employers would I be required to tell either the new employer or their medical insurance provider that I am a cancer survivor? I was just wondering if I was now locked in the my present job because of what I had.

My husband changed jobs shortly after his diagnosis and surgery. As I recall, he was able to sign up for the new health plan with no questions asked -- I think all the new insurance company wanted was a letter from the previous insurer showing that he had been continuously covered.

-- Leslie

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

Oh - and on the subject of whether you have to tell your new employer - here's another good link...http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/cancer.html