I have disability pension from my last job. It was a city job. Even though I receive the disability city pension. Shouldn't I still be eligible for SSDI?
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Usually pension benefits do not prevent disabled individuals from receiving benefits from SSA for SSDI benefits, assuming the individual meets SSA/SSDI requirements. -
I agree. Sometimes, being approved for SSDI may reduce your other disability benefits.
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Symptoms began in JAN02
- Dx with RRMS in OCT03, following 21 months of limbo, ruling out lots of other dx, and some "probable stroke" and "probable CNS" dx for awhile.
- In 2008, I was back in limbo briefly, then re-dx w/ MS: JUL08.
- Betaseron NOV03-AUG08; Copaxone20 SEPT08-APR15; Copaxone40 APR15-present
- Began receiving SSDI / LTD NOV08. Not employed. I volunteer in my church and community.
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Interplay of government benefits and Social Security benefits
Hello, tinytimsmom. Some government entities opt out of the disability insurance program and their employees do not even pay into the disability program (FICA taxes). And yes, there may be some interplay between Social Security and city or state benefits. Be sure to check with SSA and your city government on how your benefits may be affected.
Here is an FAQ from SSA regarding government opt outs: http://www.ssa.gov/slge/faqs.htm#a0=12.
And if you really are interested in the topic, here is even more info - http://www.ssa.gov/section218trainin...course_4.htm#5.
And here is an article from the Chicago Tribune, which at least addresses this issue: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2...tributions-act.
Happy reading.
RichAttorney Richard Feingold concentrates his law practice in helping disabled individuals obtain the monthly Social Security disability benefits and health insurance that they need to survive. Although based in Chicago, Illinois, Rich helps disability claimants nationwide. He has been answering posts in this forum since June 11, 2003. Twitter handle: @RichFeingold.Comment
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