All Cancers : I need to take a leave of absence from work for cancer treatments. Is there any way I can receive compensation of some sort from my employer or government?

I need to take a leave of absence from work for cancer treatments. Is there any way I can receive compensation of some sort from my employer or government?

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Cancer_and_Careers (Organization (Verified) ) - 04 / 27 / 2012

There may be some options available to you depending on your employer and state. First off, if you have any sick or vacation days to use, depending on how long your leave of absence will be, you might be able to use these up. You might also have a short-term or long-term disability plan through your employer or that you purchased privately. More info on what your employer may be providing can be found in your employee handbook, or through your HR department.

In terms of government compensation, there are some federal options as well as state based ones. To find out what you would be eligible for, I recommend contacting one of the below organizations. And don’t forget, paid leave isn’t always job protected leave – look into seeing if you are eligible for FMLA, which is unpaid but job and benefit protected.

Cancer Legal Resource Center
http://www.cancerlegalresourcecenter.org
1-866-843-2572
Patient Advocate Foundation
http://www.patientadvocate.org
1-800-532-5274

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