I have Crohn's disease, and recently was admitted to the hospital for 10 days for being sick with Crohn's. I have been out of work for almost a month now, submitted work a form from the doctor excusing my absence from work and giving a date I should be able to return to work. Now my Dr. has written me out for another month, and does not know if I will be able to return to work even then. The company I work for is too small for me to be covered by FMLA. I am really scared and do not know what to do if this company decides to let me go. I live in a fire at will state where they can fire me without reason, from what I understand. I am a single mother and am freaking about where income will come from if they let me go. Is there any type of disability I can get in the state of NC? From what I understand social security will only cover you if you are going to be disabled for a year or more, which I will not. Options please!!!
2007-04-26 16:06:09 · 3 answers · asked by kittyrap 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
You should contact your state's Dept. of Human Services and ask what options are available to you. There must be some way for you to get help.
2007-04-26 16:14:57 · answer #1 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At Will dosn't mean exactly that. If you can't work, speak to you Doctor about putting you on State Disability. In California, also an At Will State, we pay disability insurance with every paycheck. And in most if not all cases, the benefits you receive are tax free. Speak to your Doctor at length about this. And if still no help, seek out an Attorney who specializes in Social Security and Disability claims.
Also go to your State's web site and see what you need to do for Disability.
Hope that helped. Good Luck...
2007-04-26 23:13:24 · answer #2 · answered by Ken C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The place to ask is your state disability office .
They know their rules , not us .
As far as Social Security , people are eligible at 6 months
BUT , it usually takes about 18 month to 2 yrs to get a hearing on your application .
NC info
http://www.disabilityresources.org/NORTH-CAROLINA.html
AND for employment , go to the temp agencies ,
They will be more flexible for this type of situation anyway .
2007-04-26 23:17:02 · answer #3 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋