People who are working at the time of diagnosis need to be concerned with their employers' retirement, medical, life and disability insurance plans. You need a road map of the issues that may arise when your condition forces you to leave your job.
Most employers are sympathetic and helpful.
Most employers are knowledgeable about their employee benefit plans and the laws governing them. Most are diligent in the administration of their benefit plans. However, this is too important to take chances on. With a little study and by following the right steps, you can ensure that you and your family get all of the benefits to which you're entitled. Lack of planning or familiarity with the benefit plans could cause you to lose some or all of your benefits.