It doesn't. Disability insurance covers living expenses, etc. While it's usually included in one's health insurance, it's not the same thing.

I was there for 5 and a half years - I'm aware : but again, they do get insurance, it's not terrible insurance, despite what your friend may think (at least it wasn't terrible for me) but there was the possibility to have issues with disability insurance, which appears to be the issue this gentleman is facing.

yeah, the article is really misleading in this regard, and makes both Blizzard, and the insurance carriers appear to be at fault, when really, it's just a shitty situation.

please re-read the article.

oh, I understood, US Healthcare isn't where it ought to be, but everyone's taking away that he needs help with the medical, when the funding is for the everyday stuff that still accumulates when you're not earning money cause you're at the hospital.

Because disability insurance isn't the same thing as health insurance?

He should have insurance - the issue is he's in the hospital dealing with cancer, and not at work, earning money. What is being discussed is his long term disability insurance isn't kicking in quick enough, nor for enough to cover his bills. He isn't in danger of not having medical coverage, he's in danger of…

He should have insurance - the issue is he's in the hospital dealing with cancer, and not at work, earning money. What is being discussed is his long term disability insurance isn't kicking in quick enough, nor for enough to cover his bills. He isn't in danger of not having medical coverage, he's in danger of not…

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