Money Issues :/ Questions About Disability

[taylorali]

So I'm sure any of you know that working while sick, is next to impossible.

After my first surgery, I went into remission for 2 years and worked non stop! After my second, I am sick every single day.

I've been on unemployment for almost a year. (In December)

What do you do in order to file for disability? I know when I have my next surgery coming up, I file through the unemployment office, but what happens when unemployment starts cutting how much they pay you? What do I need to do in order to pay bills, buy medicine, etc.?

Thanks

 

[DJW]

Hi Ali. I here you on this issue. As if the disease isn't hard enough. I don't know how it works I don't know how it works in the US but I hope you get some answers soon.

 

[Jennifer]

Hi taylorali. You can file for SSI and/or SSDI through Social Security http://www.ssa.gov/disability/. Feel free to join us in the Disability/Unemployment Support Group: http://www.crohnsforum.com/showthread.php?t=51690

 

[nogutsnoglory]

How do you deal with the fact that they ask are you ready, able and willing to work? If you have surgery you aren't able. Do they stop your unemployment?

 

[afidz]

They might.
I was on unemployment last year. While I was on unemployment I was babysitting about 15-20 hours a week. I had to stop because of my hernias. Since I stopped all of my funds were put on hold until I had an interview. I told her I had restrictions with weight and thats why it didn't work out but I was still able to look for another babysitting position. Had I said anything else I would of not been able to receive my benefits anymore.