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Disability Benefits 101: working with a disability in California - Go to home page
Your Rights
HIPAA & California Protections
Program:
Federal law protecting the rights of individuals with pre-existing conditions to access health coverage.
Benefit:
Allows individuals with disabilities and other health conditions to change jobs without fear of losing health coverage.
Eligibility:
Proof of recent individual or group coverage or Medi-Cal/Medicare eligibility.
Participancy:
Rules apply to all health coverage providers nationwide.
Read the Program Description.
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