If your illness prevents you from working can you get unemployment and disability benefits at the same time?
551979
Sorry but no. You can only receive unemployment benefits if you are/were able ready and willing to work.
500233
If you become disabled before retirement age you may collect on one or the other. It depends on whether or not you have paid into the Social Security plan or not. If you have held a job and paid into SS then you can collect SSI: Social Security Insurance. Your monthly income will be based upon how much you were making before you were disabled and will not exceed the maximum which right now I think is around $1300/month.\n\nIf you have not paid into SS or not paid in that much then if you become disabled you may be eligible for SSDI; Social Security Disability Insurance. SSDI has eligibility requirements such as the amount of assets you may own. The monthly amount you receive is much less and depends upon the State you live in. Generally the top amount is somewhere between $500-600/month.\n\nThe Disability requirements are pretty much the same for both. And it can take a couple of years to get approved for either.
42633
Yes. If people get sick or hurt they need something to fall back on. Plus it helps the employer too. People with health insurance can get back on their feet faster and, if the stay home briefly, don't get others sick. On top of which you probably can deduct this expense from the company's taxes.
421735
Under the Social Security Act there is a program called the Ticket to Work Program.  As a Social Security beneficiary, you have probably heard of it.  Under the Ticket To Work program, there is another program that is a freedom to work program.  If an SS beneficiary can work at least 1 hour a month doing ANY legitimate employment, they can earn above the limits and still receive their SSI benefits including medical.  However, as you earn more, your SSI check would be reduced by 50% of your earnings. But you would have earnings to replace any lost benefit.  \nWith a back problem I am guessing that sitting and standing for any length of time is out of the question right?  Are you working with a Vocational Rehab counselor?  They should know about this program and could help you find a part time job that will accommodate your disability.  \nIn any case, you can go to www.ssa.gov and look at the Ticket To Work Program.  Click on the Benefits, Planning, Assistance & Outreach (BPAO) program for your state.  They have Social Security trained benefits specialists that can help you evaluate your situation and see if the Freedom to Work program will work for you.\nBest of luck to you.
696481
Well lucky you. I see your disability doesn't hinder your online time. Perhaps get retrained in computers (which you obviously know some things about) and go back to work, so you won't have to depend upon the governement to support you.
214052
Under the federal disability guidelines, the insuring agency is permitted to deduct any wages earned from the amount that you are paid by the insurance company.  Beware however, that if they find that you are able to work a "reasonable" number of hours, they can suspend or end your disability payments.
28952
yes,you may. however there is a monthly $$ limit, and you must advise Social security when you start working.  After a period of time (e.g. 6 mos), they will reevaluate your case to see if you still qualify as disabled.  Call social security to verify limits beforehand. If you go over the limit your allowed, you then owe them $2 for every  $1 over.
346465
With these programs you keep getting your benefits as long as you do not make more from a job than the limit the SSA has set. I think it is around $860 a month. So if you are not hired, you are not making any money so your benefits will remain unaffected as long as you are still disabled. As for getting fired, yes you can get fired, there are no employers that are mandated to keep you on if they don't like you. However, there is a period of time which I believe is 45 months where if you are still disabled and get fired you can call up the SSA and they will restart your benefits without having to go through the application process. These new work incentives are really great. You should look at the social security web site link I am giving you and you will find answers to all of your questions.
1040447
Generally, no you can not. Check this site for your state laws.\n\nhttp://employeeissues.com/unemployment_laws.htm
1174988
If you're getting benefits from short-term disability, there is a time frame for the benefits to be paid. \n\nIf you're receiving Workman's Compensation payments, your state's rules about how much you'll be paid and how long you'll be paid will determine when your payments will stop. \n\nReturning to work is something you and your doctor need to agree on. Make sure you bring the HR person from work into that conversation, so you can reach an agreement about when it's okay with your doctor, and absolutely necessary for your company to have you back. \n\nThe comp, or compensation payments need to be understood by you. Talk to the HR person at work or to your counselor at Job Service for the facts. Rumors from co-workers just cause hard feelings, and often aren't even close to true. \n\nGood luck, and feel better! - Stuart
812984
nowday;s you have to be really ill to get ssi.you have to not be able to work or fungshion  . my friend has a bad heart desease and she can;t walk 8 feet before she has to sit down... this is her 5th try
191634
"until you can get a new job" implies you had a job. Unemployment is just for this. You Work you pay the insurance, now you need to take some benefits from all that money you paid. It is paid weekly and you have to be looking for a job. If you worked under the table then you can't do it, along with some other requirements that you will have to answer questions about to make sure you qualify.
283820
They will lower your payments during your disability period.  My nephew had an auto accident over a year ago and has not been able to return to work and he's paying about one third of what he was paying , when he worked. If you have arears, i'm sure that will be worked out also.
32084
I would like to comment on the answer Sharon gave in here. Sharon you mentioned you are on disability and can work part time up to six months. During that six months do you still report earning to Social Security? Do they evaluate you more frequently? Is your disability physical? I asked a similar question for my sister in this forum. She would like to work, but does not want to lose her Social Security as she has a life-threatening illness. She wants to work a little but is afraid if she returns to work in any capacity she will lose the only income she has. Before you went to work Sharon, did you explain your situation to Social Security and did they help you understand how much you could earn and how much you could work? Please elaborate.
78920
the hospital question, no there are some prorams availible to help pay or to pay in full if you are really below income levels. unemployment: yes mostly but if you haven't found a job or got called back there is an emergency contingency.the question on poor people, yes we do and it is deplorable and heart wrenching. and for the last question,yes we do there doesn't seem to be much of a middle road. you either have money or you have to struggle with what you have.I hope this info helps
506816
you were hired as a floater. that's still your job. if you quit, you will not likely receive unemployment because the conditions of the job haven't really changed. you serve an important function. you are the back up plan. if someone is out sick - you are there to help. if no one needs coverage, you still have a job and paycheck. stick with it.
439225
You might be able to collect disability till workers comp kicks in. Worth a try. That usually kicks in after your third missed day.