Has anyone filed for disability while on unemployment (for pregnancy/maternity leave)?

From what I understand if your on unemployment and get disabled at least 4 weeks after you've been laid off - you are eligible for NYS workers comp disability.

Was wondering if anyone has filed for this with success and wondering how it works with the pregnancy - as far as how early you can get the disability before the birth etc.

Has anyone filed for disability while on unemployment (for pregnancy/maternity leave)?

You can file for disability as soon as you are disabled. Your Dr would need to provide proof. The max you get through the state is $170/week.

ETA - you cannot collect both so it would be better to stay on unemployment.

Message edited 2/24/2014 4:40:06 PM.

Re: Has anyone filed for disability while on unemployment (for pregnancy/maternity leave)?

Has anyone filed for disability while on unemployment (for pregnancy/maternity leave)?

Can an employee collect disability benefits if on maternity leave?
A. Yes. If she is on a leave of absence without pay (i.e. maternity leave), and becomes disabled within four weeks of the last day she actually worked, she is entitled to benefits from the employer/carrier (if otherwise eligible). If the disability begins more than four weeks from the last day actually worked and she is claiming/receiving Unemployment Benefits, she is entitled to disability benefits from the Special Fund for Disability Benefits (if otherwise eligible).