In addition to health insurance,  you may have private disability insurance.  In some states, depending on where you live and work, you may be eligible to receive state disability insurance payments.  State disability insurance only covers a limited period, but every bit of insurance income can help cover your costs.

If you are a Mesothelioma patient with the disease caused from being a Ground Zero 911 first responder, the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act passed the congress on Christmas Eve 2010.  This act has set aside several billion dollars designated to assist in the medical expenses of 911 first responders.

Sometimes, when you have a life insurance policy and you need cash for paying medical expenses or other living expenses, and you’ve had a loss of income because of your Mesothelioma condition, it is possible to sell your policy.

You are advised to see the help and opinion of a qualified Mesothelioma attorney if  you believe your condition is work-related,  or if you have questions about your employer paying for sick leave.

Jerry Neil Paul: attorney for occupational- and environmental-related toxins.