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Join Date: Mar 2010
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Originally Posted by Noideawhatisgoingon
I am a bit worried because I technically still have a job, it's just that I'm not working currently. Since I haven't lost my job, how would the benefits process work--would I have to present a letter from my supervisor explaining that I'm on leave?
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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.
"Disability" under Social Security is based on your inability to work. 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.
http://www.ssa.gov/dibplan/dqualify4.htm
Strongly suggest that you read the stickies at the top of this website and also visit the SSDI website. Wealth of information at both places.
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