<human>:  When someone goes on disability there is no healthcare offered for a year.
<bot>: Yes that is generally true. US federal law requires a covered individual to receive initial medical screening within a specified period after filing their claim to determine whether they meet the statutory requirements for disability insurance program benefits. This is done in order to approve or deny the claim. After that initial period, there is an extended waiting period of up to a year for benefits to be paid if the claim is approved, including medical benefits. They are able to get a short-term option called Continuation of Coverage in the interim.