Sorry I am in Canada so I can't tell you anything about any plans or procedures where you are.
In my province, I applied for coverage and pay just a percentage of my earnings.

I looked in your journal but can't clearly see why you need this temp coverage asap?

Anyways, I am sure the others will have helpful answers or suggestions for you.

You can apply through S.S.D just make sure ys cross all your T's and dot all your I's when filling out the paper work and make sure you Doctor fills his part out propery too. Hope this helps

i agree w/ tattman.you could and should apply for social security disability.i dont know ,if they have anything tempory.you can try your state welfare office,wil you are waiting for ssd.you will need all test results and a letter from all doctors,inc your specialist,explaining why you are disabiled.they look at funtion,not disease or symtoms.you can apply online at www.socialsecurity.gov i would recomend an attorney,experienced in ssd.they dont charge unless you win you case.also get ready for a long wait.it can take quite a while,for months to years.i wish you luck....

I replied to your journal honey. Good Luck to ya

Apply online then apply set up an appointment to apply with your local ss office. Its a very frustrating process and will take months to get money from them. I just started getting my benefits for the time I was sick now as I am finished with treatment. All in all its gonna take like 6 months to get some dough from the government they totally make you want to just say FORGET IT! but go through the motions it will pay off later but for now have a back up plan hun.
Goodluck!

funny this should come up. I got a letter from ss this week and said I had enough points to qualify for disability. According to the letter I can draw 1700.00 a month.

I'm waiting on a decision for my reconsideration (I was turned down the first time). SSDI is NOT easy to get and it takes a long time. I applied under both my rheumatoid arthritis and my Hep C. I have no doubt that I will eventually get approved ... it's just a long drawn out process. If you need money quickly don't count on Social Security. I filed my first application in May 2007, got my turn down letter in September, 2007, filed my reconsideration in October, 2007 and am still waiting. My guess I will once again get denied and then I'll go find an attorney to file the third step. A lot of people say third time is a charm.

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Sorry you are having those problems. In my field, I don't have any choice but to work, and with the next three months, I have to work a lot of 12 - 14 hour days. I just try to pace myself. Maybe your boss will let you split up the days where you can rest a little during a long lunch.
The journal entries are correct, I don't think they can get rid of you. But you still need to remain active if possible.
The bottom line is if you and your Doctor think you need the time off, well you should take it. Each of us are different.
Good luck with the Tx and the work decisions you have to make. I know it can't be easy.

Oh Lord! Memory rush! I wanted the same thing. Disability does not have a temporary heading. You're either on it or you're not. But, once you have it, you can get off at anytime, if you want. You can also work a little and earn a certain amount per month. Do not work while applying or waiting for an answer.
It sounds to me that you should be able to get it without much fuss. If you have conditions that are easily provable, i.e. x-rays, you probably won't have to wait very long.
Anyone can tell you that it is much harder to get disability than it used to be. I was turned down 2x and had to have a hearing. All in all, I waited 3 yrs. And it didn't even have anything to do with hep c! Best advice, get an attorney!!!! You will be glad you did.