can someone answer some questions about short term disability?

June 23, 2008

Hello,

I am currently out on STD due to my RA. Iam a Phlebotomist which is

the person that draws your blood for people that dont know what it

is.I just cant do it with my hands anymore and I dont want to put

myself in a position where I will stick myself.Can my employer fire me?

I always thought your job was safe, but am just feeling uneasy about

the whole thing.I am afraid.I really dont have much to choose from,

job wise.I make good money, but when it comes down to it, I cant work

thru the pain anymore.Can I look for something else while I am out on

STD, or shouldnt I do that? I am soo overwhelmed right now.Thank you

for your help.

Heidi in PA

June 23, 2008

Heidi

Love the " giambifan " , I am a huge yankee fan. My husband played

baseball w/ both Giambi's in high school. To annswer your question, I

would start the process of getting on SSDI, if you think you can't

work anymore. I was fired from my job because I missed to many days

due to my RA/fibro. I was working at a hospital and you would think

that being in healthcare they would be more understanding.

You know your body better then anyone else. If you think you can

return to work, then try...even if it is a modified schedule. I would

not look for another employer, you may not qualify for their STD due

to a " pre-existing " condition. If you miss days during your probation

perioid...they can fire you without giving you a reason. If your body

is telling you that it's had enough...then start the process for SSDI.

It can take a few months (I was approved in 6 months) or it can take a

few years. Having STD can give you income while you are waiting for

SSDI. It's a hard descion to make. I hated it...but deep down I knew I

had to. If you do, just remember that pain is a feeling...it doesn't

define who you are. Best wishes.

--- In , " giambifan2001 " <giambifan2001@...>

wrote:

>

> Hello,

> I am currently out on STD due to my RA. Iam a Phlebotomist which is

> the person that draws your blood for people that dont know what it

> is.I just cant do it with my hands anymore and I dont want to put

> myself in a position where I will stick myself.Can my employer fire

me?

> I always thought your job was safe, but am just feeling uneasy about

> the whole thing.I am afraid.I really dont have much to choose from,

> job wise.I make good money, but when it comes down to it, I cant

work

> thru the pain anymore.Can I look for something else while I am out

on

> STD, or shouldnt I do that? I am soo overwhelmed right now.Thank you

> for your help.

> Heidi in PA

>

June 24, 2008

Giambifan 2001

If you do go apply for Social Security Disability, YOU MUST keep at it and DON " T

GIVE UP!!! they will put you thru a lot of paper work. It is best to get a

lawyer in the beginning. My daughter got her disability after a short period of

time with a lawyer, I'm still waiting cause I got a lawyer after being turned

down 2x. Now the lawyer says to wait for the hearing date which takes about 1-1

1/2 years! My mistake was trying to save money and do it myself. The

government automatically turn people down until they get a hearing, unless they

have a lawyer. I was told about 92% of people are turned down. SO KEEP TRYING

AND GET A LAWYER!!! Hope it all works out for you!

Crystal

June 24, 2008

Heidi

While you are on STD you can return to work but at that point the STD

stops.They are req

On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 7:05 PM, <man_u8@...> wrote:

> Heidi

>

> Love the " giambifan " , I am a huge yankee fan. My husband played

> baseball w/ both Giambi's in high school. To annswer your question, I

> would start the process of getting on SSDI, if you think you can't

> work anymore. I was fired from my job because I missed to many days

> due to my RA/fibro. I was working at a hospital and you would think

> that being in healthcare they would be more understanding.

> You know your body better then anyone else. If you think you can

> return to work, then try...even if it is a modified schedule. I would

> not look for another employer, you may not qualify for their STD due

> to a " pre-existing " condition. If you miss days during your probation

> perioid...they can fire you without giving you a reason. If your body

> is telling you that it's had enough...then start the process for SSDI.

> It can take a few months (I was approved in 6 months) or it can take a

> few years. Having STD can give you income while you are waiting for

> SSDI. It's a hard descion to make. I hated it...but deep down I knew I

> had to. If you do, just remember that pain is a feeling...it doesn't

> define who you are. Best wishes.

>

> >

> > Hello,

> > I am currently out on STD due to my RA. Iam a Phlebotomist which is

> > the person that draws your blood for people that dont know what it

> > is.I just cant do it with my hands anymore and I dont want to put

> > myself in a position where I will stick myself.Can my employer fire

> me?

> > I always thought your job was safe, but am just feeling uneasy about

> > the whole thing.I am afraid.I really dont have much to choose from,

> > job wise.I make good money, but when it comes down to it, I cant

> work

> > thru the pain anymore.Can I look for something else while I am out

> on

> > STD, or shouldnt I do that? I am soo overwhelmed right now.Thank you

> > for your help.

> > Heidi in PA

> >

>

June 24, 2008

Heidi

Sorry I hit the wrong key. as i was saying the Employer is required to hold

your position for 12 weeks due to the Family Medical Leave Act. after that

if you do not return they can terminate you. If you go to work somewhere

else, your benefits stop. I know it sucks. I thank God bought a long term

disability policy and I have now retired from work as a nurse. The LTD

company made me also apply for SSDI I did and expect to be denied as that

seem to be they way they do it in most cases.I hope you find something more

suited to working with RA.

Heidi M (NJ)

On Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 11:21 AM, Heidi Mendelsohn <hmendelsohn@...>

wrote:

> Heidi

> While you are on STD you can return to work but at that point the STD

> stops.They are req

>

> On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 7:05 PM, <man_u8@...> wrote:

>

>> Heidi

>>

>> Love the " giambifan " , I am a huge yankee fan. My husband played

>> baseball w/ both Giambi's in high school. To annswer your question, I

>> would start the process of getting on SSDI, if you think you can't

>> work anymore. I was fired from my job because I missed to many days

>> due to my RA/fibro. I was working at a hospital and you would think

>> that being in healthcare they would be more understanding.

>> You know your body better then anyone else. If you think you can

>> return to work, then try...even if it is a modified schedule. I would

>> not look for another employer, you may not qualify for their STD due

>> to a " pre-existing " condition. If you miss days during your probation

>> perioid...they can fire you without giving you a reason. If your body

>> is telling you that it's had enough...then start the process for SSDI.

>> It can take a few months (I was approved in 6 months) or it can take a

>> few years. Having STD can give you income while you are waiting for

>> SSDI. It's a hard descion to make. I hated it...but deep down I knew I

>> had to. If you do, just remember that pain is a feeling...it doesn't

>> define who you are. Best wishes.

>>

>> >

>> > Hello,

>> > I am currently out on STD due to my RA. Iam a Phlebotomist which is

>> > the person that draws your blood for people that dont know what it

>> > is.I just cant do it with my hands anymore and I dont want to put

>> > myself in a position where I will stick myself.Can my employer fire

>> me?

>> > I always thought your job was safe, but am just feeling uneasy about

>> > the whole thing.I am afraid.I really dont have much to choose from,

>> > job wise.I make good money, but when it comes down to it, I cant

>> work

>> > thru the pain anymore.Can I look for something else while I am out

>> on

>> > STD, or shouldnt I do that? I am soo overwhelmed right now.Thank you

>> > for your help.

>> > Heidi in PA

>> >

>>

>

June 24, 2008

Hi,

After fighting with the VA for years i have learn an few things that

helped me get my SDI. The people who review your case are not doctors

or even medically trained. they are administative workers. they have

specific guide lines. key words and terms they are looking for. If you

medical records don't state in specific terms or keys words you will be

turned down. I was. then i had to meet with the person who works with

appeal cases. she explained how the case workers can not to personal

interpretation. so she sent me to a Social security examination dr. and

i returned to my own dr and ask the my diagnosis be stated more

specificly. once they clarified my problems with a Diagnosis term i was

approved immediately.

when my brother was DX with MS and RA, i made sure the med records

reflected the specific DXs and he was approved with in 2 months of

filing. I was also told by the SS appeals case worker that if there is

little or no chance of returning to work to make sure i was filing for

SDI not SSI. SSI is suplemental income for when you can work some but

not enough to support your self.

i am only speaking from personal experience but maybe this info will

help you.

Sincerely,

--- In , " giambifan2001 " <giambifan2001@...>

wrote:

>

> Hello,

> I am currently out on STD due to my RA. Iam a Phlebotomist which is

> the person that draws your blood for people that dont know what it

> is.I just cant do it with my hands anymore and I dont want to put

> myself in a position where I will stick myself.Can my employer fire

me?

> I always thought your job was safe, but am just feeling uneasy about

> the whole thing.I am afraid.I really dont have much to choose from,

> job wise.I make good money, but when it comes down to it, I cant work

> thru the pain anymore.Can I look for something else while I am out on

> STD, or shouldnt I do that? I am soo overwhelmed right now.Thank you

> for your help.

> Heidi in PA

>

June 25, 2008

Kim,

That doesn't suprise me. I was head of an authorizations department

for a pain management practice, I had to fight tooth and nail with

insurance companies. The people who reviewed prior auth for medical

nessissity had no medical training. Crap they would review prior

auth for specialists and again, they didn't need to have prior

medical experience in that speciality.

I am not suprised the governement would be any different. I guess I

had the proper dx and " key " words because I got approved on the 1st

try. I am really thankful about that.

> >

> > Hello,

> > I am currently out on STD due to my RA. Iam a Phlebotomist which

is

> > the person that draws your blood for people that dont know what

it

> > is.I just cant do it with my hands anymore and I dont want to put

> > myself in a position where I will stick myself.Can my employer

fire

> me?

> > I always thought your job was safe, but am just feeling uneasy

about

> > the whole thing.I am afraid.I really dont have much to choose

from,

> > job wise.I make good money, but when it comes down to it, I cant

work

> > thru the pain anymore.Can I look for something else while I am

out on

> > STD, or shouldnt I do that? I am soo overwhelmed right now.Thank

you

> > for your help.

> > Heidi in PA

> >

>

June 25, 2008

Thanks Heidi and everyone that has cleared up some things for me.I need to know

if they can fire me or stop my std if I apply for other jobs while Im out.Thank

you.I just found out that the dr has me out till 8-15-08, so I want to spend my

time trying to get a job that is better for me.

Thank you in advance.

Heidi

June 25, 2008

Heidi,

Employment laws very from state to state. In Cali the employer has to

give reasonable cause and in some cases like disability a reasonable

amount of time. In Arizona where I live now the employer doesn't

have to have a reason at all. They can just say go home you don't

have a job any more. Check with your local unemployment office and

your state disability office for employment and termination criteria

for employers and employees. hope this helps.

> > >

> > > Hello,

> > > I am currently out on STD due to my RA. Iam a Phlebotomist

which

> is

> > > the person that draws your blood for people that dont know

what

> it

> > > is.I just cant do it with my hands anymore and I dont want to

put

> > > myself in a position where I will stick myself.Can my employer

> fire

> > me?

> > > I always thought your job was safe, but am just feeling uneasy

> about

> > > the whole thing.I am afraid.I really dont have much to choose

> from,

> > > job wise.I make good money, but when it comes down to it, I

cant

> work

> > > thru the pain anymore.Can I look for something else while I am

> out on

> > > STD, or shouldnt I do that? I am soo overwhelmed right

now.Thank

> you

> > > for your help.

> > > Heidi in PA

> > >

> >

>

June 26, 2008

I used to work for a major insurance company, paying out SDI claims.

you can apply and accept a new job while on SDI, however, you cannot

earn a paycheck and still collect SDI funds = no double dipping! Marcia

>

> Thanks Heidi and everyone that has cleared up some things for me.I

need to know if they can fire me or stop my std if I apply for other

jobs while Im out.Thank you.I just found out that the dr has me out

till 8-15-08, so I want to spend my time trying to get a job that is

better for me.

> Thank you in advance.

> Heidi

>

June 26, 2008

I have an appointment next Monday for the medical exam for my Social

Security Disability claim - permanent disability.

I have RA as well as peripheral neuropathy in one leg.

Anyone have any tips for me for this exam? I'm pretty nervous about it.

_____

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