Is there a such thing as part-time disability?  My doc will let me work 24 hours but i usually work 40\n\nI need at least 32 hours to be full-time and keep my med benefits, do i have to use banked time to make up the difference
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Yes - you may now qualify for a partial disability payment that can continue until you are released to full duty.
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short term and long term disability through your employer are totally separate from social security . But yes you can apply ,and should because it is a time consuming process . It won't start paying until all of their requirements are met
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I'm going to take a shot at this one and suggest Social Security Insurance (S.S.I.) a friend just came up with MS she's only 27 and works for a major airline. They wouldn't cover her so...that left her hanging. I've been on S,S.I. for years now. I suggested it.\n   She did as I instructed and went through the phone interview, they started her with a doctor and meds right away. I was even surprised at how fast they went to work. I guess every area is different according to the population.\n\n   Long story short, she's on S.S.I. now and at least eating and paying the rent. Of course she had to change her lifestyle but...?
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I did.  After 20 years on social security disability, I went to work I kept getting my disability check for a year after I started work. That gives you a double income, but be careful not to get too used to the extra cash because it does end after that first year.  It also depends on how much you make per month.  You can earn a little over $800 a month and never lose your disability benefits.  After about 7 years I lost my Medicare coverage, but my job had benefits so that wasn't a problem.  The different things that apply to working with a disability can be very confusing, and if you call the SSA 800 number you will probably get even more confused because the people working the phones really don't have accurate answers every time you call.\nMy job was managing a center for independence for people with disabilities so I do have a lot of experience at this.\n\nThe down side is that because of budget cuts in California I lost my job two months ago.  Now I am unemployed and on state disability.  Back to square 1!
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I'm really not sure if it is considered a disability.  I know in Wisconsin where I live it isn't considered a disability but I would check with your local Social Security office.  I do know you have to prove that you can't work and will need a lot of medical proof as well backing you up.
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I'm unaware of any laws that restrict lowering pay for a non work related injury. You could go on disability (would probably pay more than half) if your doctor stated that you could not do your work. Im no expert , just a field of interest(workers rights)
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It depends on how severely it limits your ability to work. I am bipolar and have several other disorders that began in childhood...it took a LONG time to get SSI/SSDI...but I finally did.
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You really need to take your doctor's advice and find a light duty job or file for disability benefits.
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Such a very sad situation.  My first question is why 70% less than the old job?  If you made that much before, can you make that much again? It would help ease the financial burden even if it wasn't your most favorite thing to do.  A good rule of thumb is to use 40% of your income on your living space. That means that if your house payment is over 40% of your income per month, you either need a raise in pay or a different house.  The best situation would be to find a job with insurance coverage that accepts pre-existing conditions.  That way, you can at least afford medication.  Keep trying for disability for your fiance'.  If he really is unable to work full time, it may be best for him not to work at all if it comes out to be beneficial to you both.  You're in a tough situation.  I wish you the best of luck.
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No. It is not right. It has been a long time since I have looked at the laws and they might have varied a little in that time. But I do know it used to be anything over five hours you had to have a half hour. Anything over seven hours you are entitled to another half hour.\n\nI will look up and see if I can find recent laws. \nFight your boss and if they will not change then take it to the BBB or the county.
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You might be able to collect disability till workers comp kicks in. Worth a try. That usually kicks in after your third missed day.
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Sorry that you are having a hard time. Basically tell em to take a long walk off a short pier. \n I also get funny looks because I receive Medicaid and you know why I get it? Because I am disabled and spent all my life not working but raising a family, so I did not have enough work hours to qualify for NORMAL disability. \n I am glad that you are trying to do so much to better your life and those of your children. Just forget them. Or even better ask if they will take care of your childrens health expenses? Take care and good luck
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SSI and Social Security Disability (SSD) are two different things.  SSI is different from State to State.  Some states automatically give you Medicaid when you apply for SSI, some states don't.  Who turned you down for medical insurance?  Why did they turn you down? Did you apply for Medicaid or your states version of medicaid? \n\nIf you have SSD, you will get medicare after you have been on SSD for 24 months.  The 24 months starts from the month of your application, not from the date they approved you on.  Medicare part D does pay for prescription medicines, but you can't get Medicare part D unless you have Medicare.  You can't get Medicare unless you have been on SSD for 24 months OR you are 65.\n\nIt sounds like you need to find out why they turned you down for medical coverage, and then address those issues.  The Medicaid office in my state will deny people for the most trivial of reasons.  If you are on SSI you have prooven that you have a VERY limited income and resources, so you obviously can't afford to buy a plan and you can't afford to pay the medical bills. Get more detail on your denial and fight it.  Call a lawyer if you need to, many areas have low cost or no cost lawyers to help people with this kind of thing.
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If you don't have work credits for 10 years-it is points off. \n What were the reasons of your denial from SSD.\n Ask a lawyer--Legal Aid (one in every county-free or small fee) .\n If you only have one income-there might be help-not always.\n  I would do that ASAP.\n Sorry-unless you qualify for Medicaid -your insurances is gone. And if your  badly disable--no one will insurance without a very high cost policy. \n Not knowing all the details-it is hard how to help you.\n Email me if you want. I did help with health benefits for a good time of my life.\n It is a shame that many are in your position--we need National Health. I know it cost everyone. \n Bad news--it is going to be worst for many-the State is running low everywhere. Your husband check will not keep up with cost of living--to many have abused the system. And it isn't an endless pot of gold.\n The Disable will get hit the most-than the elderly-than families.\n The forms for assistant are first based on a point system. The clerk who checks the paper adds the points if it passes it goes on-if not they reject it. First denials can be worked with.\n See a Legal law and Consumers-both could help you.\n An immigrant - or did you mean Illegal? Must wait too collect or be disable after working so many years.  I don't believe any should suffer. But they do get extra points if that is what you mean. The time you stated for them if for them to be edible not collect.
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maybe you need to go on temporary disability because your doctor doesn't want you working and you need money to survive.  try looking into it (if you have that available there)
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I think you should talk to your Dr. for the benefits.  They may be able to alleviate some of your problems you're now having, but they HAVE to explain it to you.  Dr.'s are your employees, you are going to them for their expertise in this area.  Of course it's reasonable that you have questions. \n\nGood luck with everything.
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If they are requiring you to have a license they are probably going to have you drive somewhere, deliveries etc.  you may want to say clear of this.  Go to the mall and walk from store to store  submitting applications.  They will usually hire high school age for clerks.  If you have aspergers you are probably putting your applications in late because you are afraid that you will not be accepted because of your disability.  Just go for it .  And let them know you have aspbergers so they do not think that you don't like them that it is a part of your disability.