The duration of your claim is equal to 36% of your total base period wages divided by your basic weekly benefit rate (not including dependent's allowance). The most you are allowed to collect is an amount equal to 26 full weeks. You may claim these weeks any time you are unemployed during your benefit year. See similar questions...

There are many reasons why it may be in your best interest to consider buying a policy on your own. So that you can review your specific circumstances, please call our customer service department during regular business hours. See similar questions...

Work-related injuries or illnesses are not compensable under the Temporary Disability Benefits Law.  However, if you file a claim for workers' compensation benefits and it is contested by the workers' compensation insurance carrier, you may be eligible for temporary disability benefits while the workers' compensation issues are being resolved.  To protect our subrogation rights, we would file a lien against any subsequent workers' compensation award. See similar questions...

If your disability begins on or after the start of the labor dispute in which you are a participant, disability benefits will not be paid for the duration of the dispute.  If you are still disabled after the labor dispute is over, benefits can be paid for the period following the ending date of the labor dispute. See similar questions...

Yes.  As long as you are no longer using illegal drugs and you are being treated for the substance abuse in a program with a licensed physician, you may collect disability benefits.  Your physician must certify that you are disabled, and you must meet all other eligibility requirements. No. Coverage under an approved Private Plan replaces State Plan coverage.  Since you are not covered by the State Plan, you cannot be paid State Plan benefits, even if you continued to be disabled. See similar questions...

Yes, there can be income withholding for Social Security Disability and Social Security Retirement benefits. There cannot be a withholding for SSI because those benefits are a form of public assistance. The law requires the non-residential parent to notify the CSEA when a change in employment occurs. Even if he/she doesn't, the employment or assets are reported through the New Hire Reporting Program. See similar questions...

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program financed through general revenues. SSI disability benefits are payable to adults or children who are disabled or blind, have limited income and resources, meet the living arrangement requirements, and are otherwise eligible. The monthly payment varies up to the maximum federal benefit rate, which may be supplemented by the State or decreased by countable income and resources. See similar questions...

You know you need life insurance to protect your family. See similar questions...

Psychological adjustment to a disability is a life long process that is different for every individual. There is no correct way to adjust or normal process of adjustment. In fact, some people may never feel a sense of adjustment or acceptance. The important point is that at some time after an injury or illness, life must go on. See similar questions...

State Disability (SDI) is paid through the Employment Development Department (EDD) and is designed to provide payments to people who are medically unable to work for a short time, generally up to one year. It is similar to Temporary Disability. You cannot collect SDI and Temporary Disability at the same time. If you are hurt at work and your claim is put on delay, you can collect SDI during the delay. See similar questions...

Disability income insurance provides you with income should you become sick or injured and unable to work. It helps protect against family catastrophe by giving you an income to meet daily expenses. A variety of employer-paid and government sponsored programs, generally cost- free to the recipient, covering certain categories of workers. See similar questions...