advertisement
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 02-21-2011, 10:34 PM #1
untilthebell untilthebell is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 91
10 yr Member
untilthebell untilthebell is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 91
10 yr Member
Default collecting unemployment & Filing for Disability?

Collecting unemployment & filing for disability?


Hi everyone! I'm new here so I apologize if this has been asked before. My husband has been collecting unemployment for 8 months now due to being laid off. Yet he filed for disability due to a number of health issues from Seizures, Depression and Arthritis.

My question is- if he was to win this disability claim, what do you tell unemployment? Do you say the reason for stopping unemployment is that he's unable to work? Will there be anything to worry about? Such as unemployment asking for money paid back?

Every week he was applying for jobs online and we have a record of that. He was applying for jobs that would suit his disability.

Any information helps.

Thank you.
untilthebell is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 02-21-2011, 11:45 PM #2
finz finz is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,804
15 yr Member
finz finz is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,804
15 yr Member
Default

I don't know much about unemployment benefits, but my general impression is that collecting unemployment and applying for SSDI would be in conflict.

I believe if you are collecting unemployment, you are telling the state that you would be working if only you could get a job.

If you are applying for SSDI disability, you and your doctor(s) are saying that you are unable to work at any job.

It seems to me that trying to collect both would be lying to either your state or the federal government. There are a few posters here that are very knowledgable about SSDI rules and regs, so I'll be interested to hear what they have to say on this.

Could your husband go to work now if he found the right job ?
__________________

.


Gee, this looks like a great place to sit and have a picnic with my yummy bone !
finz is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 02-22-2011, 12:14 AM #3
untilthebell untilthebell is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 91
10 yr Member
untilthebell untilthebell is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 91
10 yr Member
Default

I would honestly say he could work 1-2 days a week max. Problem is this job would have to be flexible, such as allow him time off when a seizure strikes, or when he has bad flare up arthitis days.



Quote:
Originally Posted by finz View Post
I don't know much about unemployment benefits, but my general impression is that collecting unemployment and applying for SSDI would be in conflict.

I believe if you are collecting unemployment, you are telling the state that you would be working if only you could get a job.

If you are applying for SSDI disability, you and your doctor(s) are saying that you are unable to work at any job.

It seems to me that trying to collect both would be lying to either your state or the federal government. There are a few posters here that are very knowledgable about SSDI rules and regs, so I'll be interested to hear what they have to say on this.

Could your husband go to work now if he found the right job ?
untilthebell is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 02-22-2011, 12:36 AM #4
finz finz is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,804
15 yr Member
finz finz is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,804
15 yr Member
Default

This is not state specific, but EHow's Unemployment Eligibility Checklist says:


Make sure you can answer yes to each of these three questions: were you fired or lost your job because of something related to your employer (not because of something you did), was your salary high enough to pay all your basic expenses (part-time or seasonal work usually does not qualify you for unemployment) and are you able to work again (injured, retired or people unwilling to work do not qualify for unemployment)?

Read more: How to Check for Unemployment Eligibility | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_2140101_chec...#ixzz1EfAjqrBO
__________________

.


Gee, this looks like a great place to sit and have a picnic with my yummy bone !
finz is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 02-22-2011, 12:44 AM #5
untilthebell untilthebell is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 91
10 yr Member
untilthebell untilthebell is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 91
10 yr Member
Default

I read what you pasted below. He was laid off, he didnt get fired nor did he quit. Did he want to go on disability? No! He really had no choice but to apply from the increase of seizures and arthritis issues. Could he have worked 40 or even 20 hrs a week? No. I doubt he could have done 16 hrs a week, if that.

So if we were to stop his unemployment now, how do I do so? Online? Call them? And say what? Say he is disabled?

Anyone?
untilthebell is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 02-22-2011, 01:06 AM #6
finz finz is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,804
15 yr Member
finz finz is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,804
15 yr Member
Default

Was he working fulltime when he was laid off ? I believe his unemployment benefits would have been calculated off of that. The very limited/part time work that would be the maximum that he could do now , since his condition(s) have worsened, most likely would not give him a salary high enough to meet all of his basic needs. I think this would fall under the "are you able to work again?" portion......he is not able to.

That sounds to me like he would no longer be eligible for unemployment benefits.....if they think he is really pursuing a new full time job.

I would call the Unemployment Office to see what they have to say.

Truthfully, this could leave you guys in a tough financial situation. If they cut off his unemployment and it takes years for SSDI approval, will you guys be able to make it ?

To add again.....I'm just going off my understanding of what I've heard/read about unemployment......I absolutely don't KNOW that he is not eligible for those benefits.

I hope this all works out for you both. The stresses of worrying about money and following all the rules correctly just adds more pressure to someone with a lot on their plate.
__________________

.


Gee, this looks like a great place to sit and have a picnic with my yummy bone !
finz is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 02-22-2011, 01:20 AM #7
clarkstar's Avatar
clarkstar clarkstar is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 316
10 yr Member
clarkstar clarkstar is offline
Member
clarkstar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 316
10 yr Member
Default

you may have to pay the money back, but, imo, do what you gotta do to get by. i know people that collected u/e right up until they got their first check from disability
__________________
Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosed August 2010
clarkstar is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 02-22-2011, 01:46 AM #8
legalmania legalmania is offline
n/a
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: The nicest and cleanest city in Georgia
Posts: 440
10 yr Member
legalmania legalmania is offline
n/a
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: The nicest and cleanest city in Georgia
Posts: 440
10 yr Member
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by untilthebell View Post
Collecting unemployment & filing for disability?


Hi everyone! I'm new here so I apologize if this has been asked before. My husband has been collecting unemployment for 8 months now due to being laid off. Yet he filed for disability due to a number of health issues from Seizures, Depression and Arthritis.

My question is- if he was to win this disability claim, what do you tell unemployment? Do you say the reason for stopping unemployment is that he's unable to work? Will there be anything to worry about? Such as unemployment asking for money paid back?

Every week he was applying for jobs online and we have a record of that. He was applying for jobs that would suit his disability.

Any information helps.

Thank you.
Here is a little information that may or may not help you. I'll see what else I can find.

http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/app/answ...%20same%20time
legalmania is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
ginnie (03-26-2011)
Old 11-04-2011, 01:24 PM #9
gilbert gilbert is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 67
10 yr Member
gilbert gilbert is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 67
10 yr Member
Default unemployment benefits vs ssdi benefits

Quote:
Originally Posted by untilthebell View Post
Collecting unemployment & filing for disability?


Hi everyone! I'm new here so I apologize if this has been asked before. My husband has been collecting unemployment for 8 months now due to being laid off. Yet he filed for disability due to a number of health issues from Seizures, Depression and Arthritis.

My question is- if he was to win this disability claim, what do you tell unemployment? Do you say the reason for stopping unemployment is that he's unable to work? Will there be anything to worry about? Such as unemployment asking for money paid back?

Every week he was applying for jobs online and we have a record of that. He was applying for jobs that would suit his disability.
i would have to say that collecting unemployment benefits while trying to win ssdi might cause some sort of conflict.the whole idea of collecting unemployment according to the rules is that they are assuming you are looking for work.that is the whole basis for giveing unemployment and one of the rules that they require while you are collecting unemployment benefits is that you must try to look for work.however,on the other-hand if social security see's that you are looking for work while collecting unemployment benefits like your supposed to then they will say that well your condition can't be that severe to award benefits if you are actively looking for work while collecting unemployemts benefits...social security will place a big emphasis on that portion of the unemployment benefits rules which as i mentioned already states that you must be looking for work while collecting unemployment benefits.
Any information helps.

Thank you.
i would have to say that collecting unemployment benefits while trying to win ssdi benefits might cause some sort of a conflict.the whole idea of collecting unemployment according to the rules is that they are assuming you are looking for work.that is supposidly one of the responsibilty's while collecting unemployment benefits.however,if you are actively looking for work while collecting unemployment benefits like your supposed to then social security will see this as your health not being to severe to be considered disabled under their rules...maybe when the unemployment benefits run out might be wiser to apply for ssdi then.
gilbert is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Allsup & LTD collecting overpayment COLBEYMOORE Social Security Disability 18 02-02-2011 01:03 PM
Use of cell phones for collecting data in clinical trials olsen Parkinson's Disease 0 05-12-2010 03:46 PM
Question about filing for disability llrn7470 Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD and CRPS) 4 01-15-2009 01:46 PM
Got my letter about disability filing...... suzyqz_2007 The Stumble Inn 14 01-27-2008 01:25 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:57 PM.

Powered by vBulletin • Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

vBulletin Optimisation provided by vB Optimise v2.7.1 (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
 

NeuroTalk Forums

Helping support those with neurological and related conditions.

 

The material on this site is for informational purposes only,
and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment
provided by a qualified health care provider.


Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.