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Can I retire early with terminal cancer and keep my benefits?

Community Member

6 days ago

I was diagnosed in 2019 NSLC I worked at the same place for 27 years as a supervisor now things are shifting new CEO out challenge our job security I feel they want to phase my job out. I can’t fathom working somewhere else but I will if I have no choice. Can people with terminal cancer retire early with full benefits is there something I can do?

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Community Member

5 days ago

You have to be stage 4. Nothing will cure you. I have spindle cell carcinoma. No cure right now. Live day by day.

Community Member

5 days ago

This sounds like an incredibly stressful situation to navigate while managing a cancer diagnosis. Many people with terminal diagnoses do have options for early retirement with benefits, including Social Security Disability Insurance and potentially employer-specific programs for medical retirement. Consider reaching out to your HR department, a social worker at your cancer center, or contacting Social Security directly to explore what programs might be available to you - they can provide specific guidance based on your situation and work history.

Community Member

3 days ago

Morgan and Morgan for advice

Community Member

3 days ago

Thank you

Community Member

3 days ago

I am stage 4 and yes it is very stressful. Thank you for your advice

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