Long Term Disability With HIV At My Job

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Long Term Disability - Chg Jobs

I live in California. I was recently diagnosed as HIV+ (2/8/04). I am healthy, and I have not had any pre-existing medical conditions. I have a solid health coverage plan with my current employer of 4 years, including Long Term Disability...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

This may not be the answer you're expecting, but having helped to edit a book about finding the job you want right where you are, I'm going to ask you to think about creating your ideal job with your present employer. You JUST found out... Read more »

RE: Long Term Disability - Chg Jobs

I just posted a question (referenced below), and appreciate the answer. However, I guess I needed... Read more »

Response from Nancy Breuer »

long term/short term disability

I am HIV+ and have been so since 1984. Last year I had my second bout of KS and went on short term... Read more »

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Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

$13,000. Worth of advice
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When I first became fully disabled and unable to work I was worried but felt comfortable in knowing that I was covered by my employers long-term group disability policy. I knew that... Read more »

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