Life Events-Disability - Permanent Document

Disability - Permanent

Becoming permanently disabled is a great change in your life. While some adjustments to your lifestyle may be small, others may signify a complete transformation.

This web site will help you find out which medical services that apply to your particular situation are covered. This research should help you figure out a medical and rehabilitation plan that suits your needs as well as your budget. It may also be helpful to find out what benefits are available to you through your spouse's plan.

Forms:

Additional Information:

Health & Welfare SPD

Pension SPD

9-C. Disability Benefits

Benefit Plan Checklist
	Review the rules for the Disability Pension in the BenefitTabs™ and the Pension SPD. The rules for the Retirement Savings Plan and the Pension Plan are the same. If you think you have met the qualifications for this benefit, contact the Plan Office to initiate the retirement process.
	Review the rules for Long Term Disability in the Health & Welfare SPD and then apply for any benefits you may be due.
	Go over the rules concerning the limited disability extensions to coverage and COBRA continuation coverage rules. Continued Health coverage is an essential component for dealing with your disability.

External Related Links:
(These are listed for your convenience. The sites and the contents of the sites are not sponsored or endorsed by your benefit plans. Use them at your own risk.)

National Organization on Disability - Promotes full and equal participation of America's 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life.
AAPD - A cross-disability site with numerous resources and free membership available. Home of the Enable magazine.
disAbility Online - Maintained by the US Department of Labor Disability Employment Initiatives Unit of the Employment and Training Administration. Provides information on employment resources and services available to individuals with disabilities.
WorkSupport.com - Information, resources, and services regarding the employment of people with disabilities.
MossRehab Resource Net - Information and resources for the disabled.