Laws that Protect You
 

 

This section will help you evaluate what you know about laws that prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities, including HIV. It also explores issues of continued health insurance coverage and disclosing HIV status in the workplace.


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Legal Protection Against Employment Discrimination
Health Insurance Protection
Disclosing HIV Status at Work



 

 
 
Legal Protection Against Employment Discrimination

  Are you aware of federal and state laws that protect people with disabilities against employment discrimination?
 

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Yes

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No

  Do you know what actions you must take to receive protection under those laws?
 

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Yes

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No

  Are you aware of what questions an employer can and cannot ask during a job interview?
 

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Yes

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No

  Are you aware that employers are required to make changes to the workplace that will help you perform your job?
 

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Yes

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No

  Do you know that employers are required to keep employee medical records confidential?
 

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Yes

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No

  Are there other questions or concerns you have about returning to the workplace as a person with disabilities? If yes, describe




  For more information on legal protection against employment discrimination see Section 3: Legal Protection Against Job Discrimination.

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Health Insurance Protection

  Are you afraid to leave your job because you might lose or be denied health insurance coverage?
 

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Yes

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No

  Do you understand how a “pre-existing condition” affects the start of new health insurance coverage?
 

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Yes

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No

  Do you know that there are laws that could help you continue health insurance coverage after you change jobs?
 

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Yes

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No

  Are there other questions or concerns that you have regarding continuing your health insurance coverage if you change jobs? If yes, describe.




  For more information on health insurance protection see Section 3: Health Insurance Protection.

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Disclosing HIV Status at Work

  Do you have concerns or fears about disclosing your HIV status to your co-workers, human resources staff, and/or management?
 

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Yes

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No

  Describe what you might gain or lose by disclosing your HIV status at work to co-workers or to management.




  Do you know that employees who need to know of your HIV status are required by law to maintain confidentiality?
 

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Yes

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No

  Are there other concerns or questions that you have about disclosing your HIV status at work?




  For more information on disclosing HIV status at work, see Section 3: Disclosing HIV Status at Work.

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Benefits and Work
 

 

As you make decisions about returning to work and increasing your income, you may want to consider how it will affect your benefits eligibility. The following questions can help you start thinking about these issues.


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Benefits and Work

As you make decisions about returning to work and increasing your income you may want to consider how it will affect your benefits eligibility. The following questions can help you start thinking about these issues.

  Do you want to work and keep most of your benefits?
 

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Yes

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No

  Do you understand how you can work while receiving Social Security and other disability benefits?
 

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Yes

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No

  Do you know the income eligibility requirements of your benefit programs?
 

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Yes

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No

  If you increased your income, do you know which assistance programs you would remain eligible for?
 

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Yes

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No

  If your eligibility for benefits change, do you know what options you have?
 

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Yes

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No

  Do you know how to get your benefits reinstated if “feeling better” doesn't last or if you get sick again and can't work
 

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Yes

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No

  Do you have other specific concerns about benefits and work? If yes, describe.




  What can you do to address those concerns?




  For more information on Benefits and Work see Section 4: Disability Benefits and Work and Work and Other Assistance Programs and Benefits.


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