What if you have a condition that is not permanent – but you can’t work? Can you still 
collect social security disability? What if you break your arm or are in a car accident?
Coverage usually starts anywhere from one to 14 days after an employee suffers a condition that leaves them unable to work. The time of coverage may vary from 9 to 52 weeks from eligibility.
To qualify for short-term disability benefits, an employee must be unable to do their job, as deemed by a medical professional. Medical conditions that prevent an employee from working for several weeks to months, such as pregnancy, surgery rehabilitation, or severe illness, can qualify to receive benefits.
No, you should not have to repay your short-term disability if you do not return to work. … However, if you don’t return, your employer can charge you for your FULL healthcare premiums (what they pay) – unless you return to work for 30 days after your leave.
What you really should do is come in for a consultation with Ben Winter.Ben Winter, P.A. focuses its practice in the areas of Social Security Disability and Workers Compensation in St Petersburg, Florida. For more information, go to our web site www.benwinterlaw.com or call (727) 822-0100.