Is there a law requiring insurance continuance?

[CLTann]

I just passed my 61th birthday. Last Sept I was dx stage 1 invasive carcinoma. I work at a hospital (this does not help at all). I want to retire but the normal retirement is still four years away. Is there a law that requires the insurance company to cover me if I retire now? At 65, I know I can pick up the social security medicare. I don't suppose any new insurance company will accept me now. Someone told me that the insurance company must continue my enrollment for 18 months; then someone said it is 24 or 30 months. Are there anyone who knows for sure on this very critical point? I work now just to keep my health insurance covering my medical treatments. If I can get medical insurance coverage, I would retire tomorrow. My hospital employer is no help at all, they told me that if I have continued personal leave, I will be automatically discharged from the hospital and out of a job and out of health insurance. My hubby is retired and has his separate insurance; so this route will not work.

Thanks for your reply.

Ann