Disability after surgery?

[Rebelgirl11 2]

Anyone know if you can file for short term disability in California for the time your recovering from surgery? My husband is planning on getting bypass done in a few months but doesn't qualify for vacation or sick time.

[BBdoodle 483]

You need to check with your employer but most states provide short term disability at 66 1/3% of your pay.

[cutiepieinchi 158]

Anyone know if you can file for short term disability in California for the time your recovering from surgery? My husband is planning on getting bypass done in a few months but doesn't qualify for vacation or sick time.

I am having surgery next month. i have only been with my employer for 6 months so I don't qualify for fmla. My job has short term leave. I will be taking 2 weeks off and will receive 75% of my pay. It isnt 100% pay but better than nothing .

[Rebelgirl11 2]

My husband works for a subcontracter for the post office. He only has 3 employees so they don't really offer benefits. But I think we will apply for ca state disability and hopefully get something back.

[Natasha Estrada 36]

I would think so. I was on CA SDI for a few weeks after my gallbladder surgery this really would be no different as long as the MD signed it and they are usually happy too.

Two caveats though. It takes them 6-10 weeks sometimes to start paying out the claim and then they put it on a debit card for you instead of a check. Also it is best to ask for more time than you need as extensions also take a long time to process.

[amysosilly 2]

Should be able to. Mine has a 14 day waiting/elimination period. No pay for 2 weeks, but can use PTO for that time (if you have it). Check with your carrier for those details.

[cutiepieinchi 158]

Should be able to. Mine has a 14 day waiting/elimination period. No pay for 2 weeks, but can use PTO for that time (if you have it). Check with your carrier for those details.

Mine is very similiar. I have a 7 day elimination period.

[hopeful1962 1]

Hi there...look on a paycheck if his and see if CA-SDI is being deducted. That would tell me yes, he's paying into it do he can claim it. Good luck!