Re: disability or back to work?

[Guest guest]

Merry Christmas,

I am not an expert, but am going through the same thing - only a couple months

ahead of you. (I am starting Remicade infusions this month because nothing else

has worked) I, too, lost my job because I could not go bck to the same type of

job you had in Sept. My short term disability has continued. My HR dept was

helpful and explained that if I get better, I will be eligible to go off of

short-term disability and at that point be elibible to apply for unemployment.

However, my doctor on my last visit recommended I start the application for

long-term SSDI because my short-term dsability will only last till June 2010

(you can only get the short-term disability for 1 year in CA). He said I can

always abandon the process if I get better in the meantime and go on

unemployment until I find a new job. However, this way, if I do not get better

I have started the process so I will HOPEFULLY not be without any income. I hope

this helps.It has been really confusing for me as well.

in CA

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> Merry Xmas to all,

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> I am in a dilema right now.

> I have been on disability (FMLeave) from work over 4 months. My Rhuemy says he

thinks maybe by the middle of the year I might be ble to go back to work

(office, typing & telephone work). My issue is I have had my Rituxzin infusions

& on MTX now & feeling alot better some days. I know that my job is stressfull

and they have told me that if i don't return by 1/4/2010 and continue my

disability I will be TERMINATED. My question is if I get terminated does my

disability insurance end & then I have to apply for unemployment? Or does short

term disability continue until I finish my funds and then apply for unemployment

I am a little confuse on how I will support myself with what income. Any infor

will be appreciated.

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> Mousie in Calif

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[Guest guest]

in Calif,

 

Thanks for your response this will really help me in deciding how to proceed. My

Rheumy is really great & understands my health issues I know he will be a big

part of my recovery.

what part of Calif do you live in?

 

Mousie in Calif.