Can I go on disability after surgery ?

[cindymg 629]

I worked for a Fortune 50 company at the time of my surgery. I took a week of sick time, then 3 weeks on short term disability. I had 3 co-morbidities, so surgery was not considered "elective." And mine was a traveling job and because if the lifting restriction I was able to get the extra time.

[Stacy_wls 135]

I am self pay due to my companies exclusions. I do not have co-morbidities, but still do not consider this an elective procedure. I am getting short term disability.

I did have to call my insurance company prior to going in to ensure all of the paperwork would get done on time and my pay would not be delayed.

[Arts137 1,811]

Heads Up...

DO check with your HR.

Likely can not get Social Security disability since that program requires an impairment so severe that it keeps you out of work for 12 continuous months.

5 states, NY, NJ, RI, CA and I think HI have state run short term disability programs.

For the rest, bo paid benefit unless your work provides or unless you bought a private ST policy.

FMLA does not pay benefits but, as said earlier, does protect your return to work!

[BryBro63 410]

FMLA stands for Family Medical Leave Act...this, when approved, pretty much allows you time off from your job for medical reasons involving you or a family member without risking you losing your job.

[Susysleever 265]

I had to use up my PTO before my STD kicked in. Check with hr.