Health Insurance Laws

Learn about some of the laws governing health care and insurance in the United States, including the Affordable Care Act, ADA, and FMLA.

Can I Get Health Insurance If I Have Cancer?

If you have cancer, you can still get health insurance. Options may include insurance through your employer, Marketplace plans, Medicare, or Medicaid.
Work Accommodations When You or a Family Member Has Cancer

Learn about workplace protections for people with cancer and their caregivers, including leave options under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and workplace accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act

The WHCRA is a law that requires most group insurance plans that cover mastectomies to also cover breast reconstruction for women with breast cancer. Learn more here.