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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]Fla Dem
(23,668 posts)23. So sorry. That's tough. Are you eligible to collect Social Security disability benefits?
https://www.ssa.gov/planners/disability/qualify.html
To qualify for Social Security disability benefits, you must first have worked in jobs covered by Social Security. Then you must have a medical condition that meets Social Security's definition of disability. In general, we pay monthly benefits to people who are unable to work for a year or more because of a disability.
Benefits usually continue until you are able to work again on a regular basis. There are also a number of special rules, called "work incentives," that provide continued benefits and health care coverage to help you make the transition back to work.
To qualify for Social Security disability benefits, you must first have worked in jobs covered by Social Security. Then you must have a medical condition that meets Social Security's definition of disability. In general, we pay monthly benefits to people who are unable to work for a year or more because of a disability.
Benefits usually continue until you are able to work again on a regular basis. There are also a number of special rules, called "work incentives," that provide continued benefits and health care coverage to help you make the transition back to work.
What We Mean By Disability
The definition of disability under Social Security is different than other programs. Social Security pays only for total disability. No benefits are payable for partial disability or for short-term disability.
We consider you disabled under Social Security rules if:
You cannot do work that you did before;
We decide that you cannot adjust to other work because of your medical condition(s); and
Your disability has lasted or is expected to last for at least one year or to result in death.
This is a strict definition of disability. Social Security program rules assume that working families have access to other resources to provide support during periods of short-term disabilities, including workers' compensation, insurance, savings, and investments.
How We Decide If You Are Disabled
If you have enough work to qualify for disability benefits, we use a step-by-step process involving five questions.
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https://www.ssa.gov/planners/disability/qualify.html#anchor3
The definition of disability under Social Security is different than other programs. Social Security pays only for total disability. No benefits are payable for partial disability or for short-term disability.
We consider you disabled under Social Security rules if:
You cannot do work that you did before;
We decide that you cannot adjust to other work because of your medical condition(s); and
Your disability has lasted or is expected to last for at least one year or to result in death.
This is a strict definition of disability. Social Security program rules assume that working families have access to other resources to provide support during periods of short-term disabilities, including workers' compensation, insurance, savings, and investments.
How We Decide If You Are Disabled
If you have enough work to qualify for disability benefits, we use a step-by-step process involving five questions.
More>>>>
https://www.ssa.gov/planners/disability/qualify.html#anchor3
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This makes me so sorry to hear, Softy. I do think it's good to look at it as an early retirement.
coti
Jan 2020
#2
Keep in good touch with your friends from work, too, they could be key in maybe helping you find
coti
Jan 2020
#4
They allowed him to work from home for 7 years without ever having to leave the house
MichMan
Jan 2020
#54
What products where you supporting? Do you have a current CV? I was in tech support but now retired.
usaf-vet
Jan 2020
#14
Stock grants should vest if you lose your job. I'd challenge that if not the case.
BSdetect
Jan 2020
#16
So sorry. That's tough. Are you eligible to collect Social Security disability benefits?
Fla Dem
Jan 2020
#23
Really sorry. If you are approved for permanent disability, I think you get Medicare.
Hoyt
Jan 2020
#26
I am so sorry to hear this and sincerely hoping that some safety net somewhere
Marie Marie
Jan 2020
#31
First hired first fired is the rule for anyone below VP grade in most US corporations
McCamy Taylor
Jan 2020
#32