Need Advice! Is There A Way To Collect $$$ If you are Employed but Can't Work?

[romantico]

My 74 year old Mom recently spent some time in the hospital and at a local rehab center. She had fallen and is doing better but still needs just a little more therapy before going back to work. Problem is, she works part time,has used up all her personal days,sick days, and vacation days and has no other income besides her social security. She really does need that extra income each week and I am trying to help her out,but I can't do much.

If she was terminated,she'd be able to collect unemployment,but she plans on going back to work once her Doctor gives her the okay. She is gonna have at least another 2-3 weeks without an income and she is really nervous. Does anyone know if there is a way she can collect some kind of extra income? If so, through who? This would only be for about 2-4 weeks maximum.She is at the point where she is putting off some bills and I know from experience that is the number one way to fall into debt problems. Any advice would be grateful!

[csziggy]

1. She should see if her job has disability insurance

Some companies provide disability insurance that will pay a portion of a worker's salary while they are unable to work.

[romantico]

2. Thanks!

I'll be sure to ask her. Many thanks!

[romantico]

3. Is

Is workman's Comp only if you injure yourself at work?

[angstlessk]

4. Yes, only if on the job, but what about emergency cash assistance?

Maybe she could qualify if her SS is not too high?

It would be thorough your community welfare office.

[ConcernedCanuk]

5. Check churches, religious groups etc.,

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I'm pretty much an agnostic, never go to church, but became aware of a program through our food bank,

run by Sisters of Charity (nuns) that would fill in the blanks so to speak.

Being a member of a congregation or a "believer" was not required - only a definitive proof of need.

These Sisters of Charity gave me the funds to transport me for tests that resulted in a much needed operation.

Keep asking around - the worst that can happen is a "no".

Nothing ventured,nothing gained.

Best wishes, and good luck.

CC

[romantico]

6. Thanks!

The problem is, with so many of these you have to fill out forms, send them in, wait for them to get back to you and so on. It can take weeks. I was hoping there was something that can be conducted over the phone where they can talk to her Doctors at the hospital and the rehab center.Medicare has paid for so much,she has plenty of receipts proving whatever they need. Having said that, I was hoping since she needs it now and for only a couple weeks that there was a program that could help within 24-48 hours.

I know she would never think of looking or asking so I appreciate all those who have given me advice in this matter.

[Tanuki]

7. Some employers, especially govt. agencies and large corporations,

have a "sick day pool" in which other workers who have spare sick or vacation days can donate them to be used by co-workers in your mother's situation. You might look into this.

[romantico]

8. Thanks!

She has been with the company for 20 years now and was there from the very beginning when there were only 7 or 8 people employed. Now, its almost a corporation. It is huge. Even though she is part time she is the oldest employee (& one who has been there the longest) so I will be sure to look into that. Thanks for the suggestion!

[mrmpa]

10. Check with her Human Resources Dept....

Some companies will allow you to "borrow" sick days. Also the donating of others to her "sick" days is something that's overlooked quite a bit.

My brother was off work for 6 months, his fellow Postal Workers donated a lot of time to him.

[Tanuki]

9. Also, are you familiar with dialing 211?

http://www.211.org/
They may be able to connect you with specific resources in your area.

[romantico]

11. Never Heard

Never Heard of 211. I assume it's just a website and not a number I can call. Either way, thanks for the info.

[Tanuki]

12. No, in most areas you can just pick up the phone and dial 211,

just as you would dial 911 for an emergency or dial 411 to get a telephone number. If that doesn't work where you live, just type in your zip code on the website at the link and they will give the alternate 800 number to call.

[romantico]

13. Thanks!

Tried it. I was on hold for about 20 minutes. Figure I tried again tomorrow. Thanks again!

[bunnies]

14. She wouldnt be able to get unemployment, even if she was terminated.

I learned this lesson the hard way recently. If you cannot return to your job due to a physical injury, youre SOL. Just fyi. Also, SSDI and SSI have a 5 month grace period and state help takes months to process. There really is no quick help from "the system" unfortunately.