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Colorectal Cancer: On Disability

If You Are Receiving A Disability Income

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If you are receiving a disability income:

  • Prepare in case an investigator calls to see you. As you'll find from reading our document, you have a good deal more control over the situation than most people realize. For information, click here. 
  • If you feel well enough to do work-type activities, look at the rules to find out what constitutes work so you do not inadvertently break any rules and lose your income.
    • As a general matter, volunteering does not count even if you volunteer from 9 -- 5 because you are not obligated to show up. Volunteering is good for the spirit, can help against depression, and can even help you learn new skills or bring old skills to date in case you do return to the work force. To learn about volunteering, click here.
    • If you are receiving income from Social Security Disability Insurance, you are allowed to return to work for pay for a limited period of time to test whether you are able to work without affecting your disability income. A private insurer may also allow this test to encourage you to return to work. (It is preferable to have an expert speak with a disability income insurer on your behalf. You do not want them to decide that because you are asking the question, that you are no longer disabled and entitled to an income.)
  • Consider whether this is the time to become self employed or to start your own business. (For information, see the documents in "To Learn More.")

Returning to work will be easier for you and others if you stay in touch with former co-workers while not working. Keep co-workers informed about your situation and progress. Talk to them on the phone, send a text or email, or appoint a trusted friend or family member to do this for you. When you are able, stop in the office.

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