Disability & Termination of Employment

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Hello all,

I have been on medical leave from my employer for about 10 weeks. I

was just approved for short term disability which should probably

convert to long term disability in December. My employer is a very

large company that said anyone on medical leave must notify them when

it is determined that they will be permanently unable to return to

work.

Well I am permanently unable to return to work, but I am worried that

if I tell them I will not be returning they will terminate me and I

will lose my health insurance. Health insurance is the only reason I

haven't already told them. Has anyone else here had that same

problem? If so, how was it handled? Are there any rules regarding

how disabled employees are terminated?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Rob