PRIVACY & INSURANCE ISSUES

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PRIVACY & INSURANCE ISSUESDo I Have to Disclose My HIV Status and Meds in a Medical Questionnaire?Although I've been working here for two years, my employer has just given me a medical questionnaire to fill out. It not only asks me to name the medications I'm taking, but it also asks if I am positive for HIV and hepatitis! I'm thinking that this is against the law and no one's business. If I am correct, how should I handle this?Switching From COBRA to Individual Health CoverageI'm HIV positive and am seeking to resign from my current job in order to open my own business in New York City this fall. After I resign, I'll have COBRA for 18 months. What are my options for individual health coverage? My biggest concern is prescription drug coverage, but I'm also worried about issues related to pre-existing conditions. I believe most policies will not cover pre-existing conditions for six months after enrollment, so should I enroll in a new plan at least six months before my COBRA coverage ends?

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