what are the laws regarding discrimination in hiring people with disabilities? specifically if one applies for SSDI and then recovers in 2-3 years, for example, will future employers know about the disability or can they find out somehow if not disclosed by the employee?

how does this affect eligibility for group disability insurance provided by employers?

what are some of the other things to be careful of with respect to applying for SSDI?

good questions. i hope someone comes along that has some answers.

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On the off chance you live in CA, HI, NJ, NY or RI, these states offer short term disability insurance that is MUCH easier to qualify for.

if anyone has any other specifics regarding this question: specifically how applying to disability could impact one's future, please advise.

SSDI is intended for those that will be unable to work for a minimum of a year as a bare minimum. The process can be complicated and incredibly stressful. But being unable to work and have no income would not be a picnic for most people either.

If you anticipate a long term disability that will keep you from working any job, than it makes sense to apply. If you think there is potential for you to adapt and figure out a way to either work or run a business, those are probably easier and more profitable options.

Many people consider anyone applying for or receiving any form of disability benefits to be "working the system". Do other people's opinions concern you?

Are your doctors supportive of your applying? Without their support, it will be nearly impossible to be approved.

Any gaps in your employment history are going to be issue regardless of the application, so...

Without knowing what type of injury you're dealing with or what your options are, it's going to be difficult for anyone to give you much advice.

This type of general question has never really come up before, to my recollection.

Hi injured and Lit Love. Just a quick question if I may... I had been reading injuredbutrecoverin's questions but don't want to take it off topic too much.

In Australia we have something called "Sickness allowance" and that is
is a short term and temporary payment for eligible people.

It's different from the Disability Pension or SSDI. I'm curious if you have something similar there? It would be suitable for someone recovering from a concussion, injury or other condition that should/may get better in a certain amount of time. (off the top of my head I think max time is 2 years but need to check that)