I had no problem with insurance covering my visits (BC/BS).

The more active your husband is in the process, the better he will do. However, everyone handles things differently and comes to acceptance in a different way. The most important thing he can do right now, and every doc will or should tell this, is to remain active. Exercise is crucial. Bike, run, walk, dance, Tai Chi are all great. It's crucial that he does this within the limits of his ability. A healthy life style and diet is the goal, with a good amount of activity and exercise. Worst thing now is to be a couch potato.