Bethany K. Laurence
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Can I Be Fired After Filing a Workers' Compensation Claim?
Your employer can't fire you merely because of your workers’ compensation claim. However, your employer can let you go while you have an open workers’ compensation claim.
Short-Term Disability Benefits Available From State Governments
Short-term disability benefits are not available from Social Security or elsewhere in the federal government. If you are disabled less than a year, you can't collect Social Security disability or SSI.
Applying for Disability at Age 55-59: Social Security's Grid Rules
Disability applicants over the age of 55 have an easier time getting Social Security benefits thanks to the grid rules.
New York's Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) for Illness and Pregnancy
New York has a state temporary disability program that pays employees who are unable to work due to pregnancy, and childbirth.
How to Get Long-Term Disability Benefits
If you have a long-term disability policy, you may be eligible to continue receiving most of your salary in the event you become unable to work.
Financial Assistance While Waiting on Disability
There is help available while you're waiting for Social Security disability or SSI, but you have to piece it together.
Getting Disability Benefits for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
If your multiple sclerosis is advanced, you have a good chance of getting approved for Social Security disability benefits.
Can SSI Force Me to Apply for Early Retirement at Age 62?
One requirement of continuing to receive SSI benefits is that the SSI recipient must apply for any other cash benefits that are available, including Social Security retirement benefits.
Social Security Survivors Benefits After the Death of a Disabled Worker
After a disabled individual dies, their spouse and dependents may get Social Security survivors benefits.
Fully Favorable vs. Partially Favorable Disability Decisions
A favorable decision, in the context of Social Security disability claims, is an approval.