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Can you receive disability from an illness or injury from your job?
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∙ 13y ago
People are often disabled - have their abilities reduced - by workplace injuries and illnesses.
States require that employers maintain workers compensation insurance to provide medical care and partial lost wage reimbursement for such injuries. However, the particulars of the workers compensation arrangements differ by state, and generally apply only to employers that have more than a given number of full-time employees. Usually, assuming that it can shown that the injry or illness was in fact a direct result of a work-related issue, workers compensation, when available, is primary. Again, though, since insurance is regulated by the states, it is a matter of state law and most state statutes have a chapter devoted to workers compensation alone.
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What is the difference between disability and unemployment?
Unemployment is when you have no job, for whatever reason. You may receive unemployment insurance payments if you lost your job for a variety of reasons, but usually not if you voluntarily quit your job. Disability is when an injury, illness, or physical condition makes you unable to perform the functions of your job or a similar job. You may receive disability insurance payments if it has been determined by the appropriate state assessment board that you are temporarily or permanently disabled, partially or completely. The answer above is wrong. Unemployment is a worker without paid employment this week who is actively seeking such employment. Only about 60% of the unemployed qualify for UI benefits. Disability is when a worker has a relatively permanent medical condition which prevents performance of even one of the essential job functions of the assigned job.
am on disability for a on the job injury, have now been diagnosed with copd and am on oxygen 24/7, will this give me more disability?
Yes COPD is eligable for disaability.check out www.emphyasema.net It all depends on the circumstances of the on the job injury and who is paying the disability. If you are receiving money from the insurance company, you will not get any extra unless it's a direct result of your original injury. If you are receiving disability payments form the government, then take the new information to the social security office and they can give you a more specific answer as to how much more if any you can receive.
What is percentage of disability for job injury loss of partial thumb?
40%
Are farmers a higher disability risk?
It's a function of what work can be done with say a minor injury. If you have a desk job and break your leg, you can probably still do the job and there is no disability.
Does short term disability offer job protection?
Yes, short-term disability will pay a monthly benefit if you can't work due to an illness or injury, which occured on the job or even off the job site. Benefir periods are tipically 30 days, 90 days, 6 months or 12 month for Short term disability. You need long-term disability to continue receiving benefits beyond the short term benefit periods. Ask for multiple quotes from an experienced licensed disability insurance broker.
If you suffer a seizure while working are you eligible for workman's compensation?
To be eligible for WCI benefits the injury or illness must be directly job related. If it can be proven that conditions at the worksite were the cause of the seizure it is likely a claim would be considered valid. A person who suffers an injury or illness that is not covered by WCI, may be eligible for Social Security Disability. Social Security Online, http://www.ssa.gov
What is an occupational injury?
An occupational disability is a disability that is believed to be caused by your employment or job duties. This means that the disability is being considered work-related.
I receive disability, my hunband's job will be gone Dec.1,2009. Can I get a government grant to pay for our housing without losing my disability?
I am not seeing one in the area.
How can exercise be bad for the muscular system?
Sprain, Strain, Repetitive movements from a job, illness, disease, injury.
Do you have to go to the doctor if hurt on job?
To receive work mans comp or disability then yes. Ask you company
Can you collect temporary disability due to alcohol related job loss?
If you have had a disability insurance policy in place at the time you lost your job due to alcoholism, and are being treated for this condition, following a recovery program prescribed by your doctor, you can qualify to receive disability benefits.
What is an example of crisis?
Events such as job loss, unplanned pregnancy, disability, and sudden death of a friend or family member and severe illness
