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xmas74

(30,093 posts)
Sat May 16, 2026, 04:57 PM 6 hrs ago

New update on cancer treatment-fired from work

First, I want to thank everyone for the well wishes and donations. I'm still replying from the post linked below. It's been a rough week.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100221229275

As of May 14 I was terminated from my employment. It was stated that I didn't get my FMLA in on time. They use a third party company called Reliance Matrix. Initially Reliance filled out my claim as intermittent but my doctor's forms call the treatment as continuous. I received an extension on May 7 for May 22 as a new deadline. My company stated I needed a Return to Work deadline-my dr stated she couldn't give one since they believe treatment will be extended. An email dated May 14 was sent out with my separation papers with the reason stated above.

I am mostly worried about paying full COBRA until I'm approved for Medicaid. It's extremely expensive and if i lose coverage during any of this they could delay my treatment until my new coverage starts. https://gofund.me/0e2c38dc5

I'm furious.

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New update on cancer treatment-fired from work (Original Post) xmas74 6 hrs ago OP
I am so sorry! Diamond_Dog 6 hrs ago #1
I work in Medicaid xmas74 6 hrs ago #4
I am so sorry. sheshe2 6 hrs ago #2
It's why insurance shouldn't be tied to employment nt xmas74 6 hrs ago #3
Is this horrendous outfit susceptible to boycot? WmChris 5 hrs ago #5
You need to find a lawyer immediately angrychair 5 hrs ago #6
👆🏼 dweller 5 hrs ago #8
I am furious right there with you. This needs to change. Marie Marie 5 hrs ago #7
How awful! We need insurance that is NOT tied to employment, brer cat 5 hrs ago #9
I am so sorry xmas74. Been there with no health insurance and very ill. Clouds Passing 5 hrs ago #10
This is very infuriating. I am sorry. LoisB 5 hrs ago #11
This obscene level... GiqueCee 5 hrs ago #12
I agree with everyone here, get an attorney. I prayed for you. Stay strong. You have a very good case. Joinfortmill 5 hrs ago #13
We really do . . . AverageOldGuy 4 hrs ago #14
Yep, the best healthcare money can buy! state of stupid 4 hrs ago #15
This message was self-deleted by its author bmichaelh 4 hrs ago #16
It is so sad that this is the way it is for most of the population. Figarosmom 4 hrs ago #17
Interesting book on this, When McKinsey Comes to Town, The hidden influence of the World's Most Powerful... multigraincracker 4 hrs ago #18
I am a cancer patient myself. hurple 4 hrs ago #19
Marta and I are in again Omaha Steve 3 hrs ago #20

Diamond_Dog

(41,021 posts)
1. I am so sorry!
Sat May 16, 2026, 05:04 PM
6 hrs ago

American healthcare sucks big time! I hope your Medicaid comes through ASAP. Good luck with your treatments. I have been there.

WmChris

(783 posts)
5. Is this horrendous outfit susceptible to boycot?
Sat May 16, 2026, 05:29 PM
5 hrs ago

If so who are they because I for one will choose not to use their services if I know who they are. Hope you find resolution to your health and insurance quagmire.

angrychair

(12,496 posts)
6. You need to find a lawyer immediately
Sat May 16, 2026, 05:34 PM
5 hrs ago

Last edited Sat May 16, 2026, 06:39 PM - Edit history (1)

You need an employment lawyer immediately. That is illegal. I'm not a lawyer but it sounds like you have a strong case but I would absolutely talk to a real lawyer. Typically they take your case on the contingency of payment for winning, much like an injury lawyer.

dweller

(28,662 posts)
8. 👆🏼
Sat May 16, 2026, 05:45 PM
5 hrs ago

Do this , and let them know you are looking for pro bono representation.
Most lawyers have to do some pro bono work at times


Good luck


✌🏻

Clouds Passing

(8,180 posts)
10. I am so sorry xmas74. Been there with no health insurance and very ill.
Sat May 16, 2026, 05:56 PM
5 hrs ago

Hugs Tears Healing 💚

GiqueCee

(4,723 posts)
12. This obscene level...
Sat May 16, 2026, 06:05 PM
5 hrs ago

... of corruption is in the DNA of capitalism. Healthcare in rural Thailand is better than what we are subjected to.
Private Equity is a cancer that has infected healthcare on every level, and it should be wiped off the face of the Earth, but corporatism is the overarching cause of all our problems; it permeates and poisons every aspect of our lives.

Joinfortmill

(21,658 posts)
13. I agree with everyone here, get an attorney. I prayed for you. Stay strong. You have a very good case.
Sat May 16, 2026, 06:24 PM
5 hrs ago

AverageOldGuy

(4,152 posts)
14. We really do . . .
Sat May 16, 2026, 06:31 PM
4 hrs ago

. . . have the best health care system in the world!!

Right????

🤬🤬🤬🤬

Response to xmas74 (Original post)

Figarosmom

(13,273 posts)
17. It is so sad that this is the way it is for most of the population.
Sat May 16, 2026, 07:07 PM
4 hrs ago

It's really a crime that insurance is connected to employment. And most states are making Medicaid contingent to employment too. Yet once we get sick from a catastrophic illness you are fired.

Sending positive vibes and hopes for it all to work out. I'll do what I can to help.

multigraincracker

(38,030 posts)
18. Interesting book on this, When McKinsey Comes to Town, The hidden influence of the World's Most Powerful...
Sat May 16, 2026, 07:15 PM
4 hrs ago

Defend, Deny and Delay. It'll make your blood boil.
Try to apply for SS disability and find a lawyer that handles laws on disable workers.
Best of luck, my heart goes out to you.

hurple

(1,362 posts)
19. I am a cancer patient myself.
Sat May 16, 2026, 07:24 PM
4 hrs ago

2 years post-op and 1 year post chemo.

I work for the state of Illinois, in an agency directly under the governor's office. They bent over backwards to accomodate me throughout the process, including a year of full-time work from home during recovery and chemo.

I agree with several of the other posts, get an employment lawyer and sue their asses off!

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