Disability or unemployment

teresa123

Hi. I’m new here. My husband was diagnosed with cognitive loss in June. He was “laid off” a week ago. They will be starting Leqembi when I get him on my insurance. I dont

know if he should file for unemployment or try to get disability. He is 67 and I sent in for Medicare part b. Not sure what to do next

JJ401

If he’s 67, I’d have him file for his social security. If his full retirement age is 67, I don’t think he’s eligible of SSDI as if you are on SSDI at age 67 it automatically switches to social security. It may be earlier than planned, but searching for a job while having cognitive loss is problematic. Realistically, could he learn the ropes of a new job if he were to be hired?

Adding him to your medical insurance should be straightforward as a job loss is a qualifying event. You might want to pay for COBRA until the new insurance kicks in if there is a gap.

This is a great place to look for guidance on this journey. Welcome! I’m glad you have found it, but sorry you need it.

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Iris L.

Does he have any sick leave due?

Iris