October 28, 2025 ~ Being diagnosed with cancer often changes many parts of life - including work. You may wonder if you can keep working during treatment, return to your job afterward, or shift to something new that better fits your needs. If you’re asking these...
Job searching for people with disabilities can feel daunting. However, a job within the federal government could be easier to attain for those with disabilities through a program called “Schedule A” Hiring. If you are a person with a disability and are seeking work, this blog...
When dealing with a cancer diagnosis and treatment, you may find that you need to take time off or stop working entirely. This blog discusses what you should think about if you’re taking time off for a shorter period, or if you are taking a...
After a cancer diagnosis, you may find it challenging to balance your health needs and work responsibilities. If you’re finding it difficult to work, know that you have options, whether it’s getting accommodations, taking time off, going out on disability, or to stop working entirely. Whatever...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the end of the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19. The PHE ended on May 11, 2023, and it impacts health insurance in a number of ways. We shared the impact on Medicaid in...
Are you losing your health insurance and wondering about your options? You may have heard of a short-term health insurance plan. Before picking this plan option, it is important to understand how it may not cover your care. This blog explains what a short-term health...
Do you have an animal that is part of your medical treatment plan? Many people with disabilities use animals for a variety of reasons. For example, a guide dog is a service animal trained to help a person who has a vision impairment navigate his...
If you are caregiving for a loved one with a serious medical condition, you may need to take some time off work. The options that you may have to take job-protected leave as a caregiver will depend on how you are related to the person...
For employees diagnosed with cancer, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations can be anything that can help an employee continue to do their job, return to work, or take time off of work. But...
Are you considering asking your employer for telework as a reasonable accommodation? This blog will break down what you need to know, including how the law provides access to accommodations. What is Teleworking? Working from home, or teleworking, has certainly become something more common after the COVID-19...