short-term disability and returning to work

Brandy J. on July 25, 2019

Career Management

I have a patient who is to return to work after one month on state ST disability. Wants to "try" working and if it does not work after she starts radiation in 10 days, wants to go out again on disability. Can she do this under the first claim or does she need to reapply? TY

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Nicole Franklin, MPH

Aug 8, 2019

Cancer and Careers Staff Comment:

Hi Brandy,


Thanks for writing to us. Details regarding short-term disability insurance programs can vary, so the definition of disability as well as benefits will depend upon the specific plan. Since procedures and policies differ from plan to plan, your patient will should get acquainted with the information outlined in hers. Another place to look for program details on your state's Department of Labor’s website: http://www.dol.gov/dol/location.htm 


Our content partner, Triage Cancer, also has a helpful location resource directory that includes pertinent disability information by state: http://triagecancer.org/resources/stateresources. If you have additional questions as you review those resources, please feel free to email Triage Cancer at info@triagecancer.org.


Feel free to reach us at cancerandcareers@cew.org or 646-929-8032 if you have any additional questions.


Kind regards,


Nicole Franklin, MPH


Senior Manager of Programs


Cancer and Careers

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