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Switch health ins in NY

chrismalossi
chrismalossi CSN Member Posts: 3
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
My question is about health insurance after being dx with OVCA. We live and work in NY state. My husband has health insurance through work and covers me. I want him to quit his job, but friends warn me about switching insurance companies with a "pre-existing" condition.

Has anyone had to switch? If so, did you lose coverage for cancer check-ups and/or treatments?

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  • CIS_Admin
    CIS_Admin CSN Member Posts: 12
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    Hello,

    I encourage you to contact the American Cancer Society's National Cancer Information Center. Cancer Information Specialists are available 24 hours a day and can assist you with information regarding insurance regulations. They can be reached at 1-800-227-2345 or by clicking on the "Contact ACS" link at the top of the page.

    Take care and be well,

    Dana
    CSN Dana
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