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December 29, 2018
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Members shared their experiences of being let go or forced to leave their jobs due to rheumatoid arthritis, with several describing the... Read more

Members shared their experiences of being let go or forced to leave their jobs due to rheumatoid arthritis, with several describing the difficult transition from full-time work to relying on disability income through Social Security and long-term disability insurance. Many members offered practical advice, including applying for FMLA and reasonable accommodations to extend working time, using a disability lawyer like Allsup to improve the chances of approval on the first application, and understanding that Social Security benefits can take five to six months to begin and are based on factors like household size and medications. A recurring theme was the shared fear and uncertainty of losing both a job and financial stability, met with deep empathy, encouragement to hold on as long as possible, and the reassurance that while living on disability is not easy, many have found a way to manage.

A myRAteam Member

Nett221, look into a company called Allsup for a disability lawyer. You can find them online. I went with them and I was awarded disability the first time out the door. Good luck and sorry for all you're going through.

December 29, 2018
A myRAteam Member

I was let go after 25 years working at a hospital here in El Paso, Tx. I was on FLMA for almost a year. Was working 3 days 12 hour shifts. I got tired, my feet and hands hurt. It wasn't fair for me or the patient. Dr put me on disability on. 12/2016. On February 10, 2018 i was terminated. The good thing i had Long Disability Insurance. So i get Disability from work and Social Security.

December 29, 2018
A myRAteam Member

Depends on your house size. Who helps you when you need help. Who helps you money wise. Do you care for children under 18 years old. What meds are you taking and if they are working. It's a lot of questions. They want to give you less money if they can. Lol

December 30, 2018
A myRAteam Member

Thank you for sharing with me, I am nervous I will loose job eventually and I want to be prepared. I am a lab technician and also have fmla and reasonable accommodations. It is getting more and more difficult for me.

December 29, 2018
A myRAteam Member

When i applied for social security it took between 5 to 6 months to start getting a check. That sucked.

December 30, 2018

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