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xmas74

(30,093 posts)
Sat May 16, 2026, 04:57 PM Saturday

New update on cancer treatment-fired from work [View all]

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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I am so sorry! Diamond_Dog Saturday #1
I work in Medicaid xmas74 Saturday #4
I am so sorry. sheshe2 Saturday #2
It's why insurance shouldn't be tied to employment nt xmas74 Saturday #3
Is this horrendous outfit susceptible to boycot? WmChris Saturday #5
You need to find a lawyer immediately angrychair Saturday #6
👆🏼 dweller Saturday #8
I am furious right there with you. This needs to change. Marie Marie Saturday #7
How awful! We need insurance that is NOT tied to employment, brer cat Saturday #9
I am so sorry xmas74. Been there with no health insurance and very ill. Clouds Passing Saturday #10
This is very infuriating. I am sorry. LoisB Saturday #11
This obscene level... GiqueCee Saturday #12
I agree with everyone here, get an attorney. I prayed for you. Stay strong. You have a very good case. Joinfortmill Saturday #13
We really do . . . AverageOldGuy Saturday #14
Yep, the best healthcare money can buy! state of stupid Saturday #15
This message was self-deleted by its author bmichaelh Saturday #16
It is so sad that this is the way it is for most of the population. Figarosmom Saturday #17
Interesting book on this, When McKinsey Comes to Town, The hidden influence of the World's Most Powerful... multigraincracker Saturday #18
I am a cancer patient myself. hurple Saturday #19
Marta and I are in again Omaha Steve Saturday #20
File a complaint with the EEOC for wrongful termination. Ms. Toad Saturday #21
kick question everything 4 hrs ago #22
So sorry this happened. Cyber hugs. Nanjeanne 4 hrs ago #23
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