Temporary disability

brittysmitty97

Was anyone able to get temporary disability benefits? I am self employed and do not have the luxury of paid maternity leave. Curious how temp dis works

Designermomma

I was employed when I had my kids and had Short Term Disability insurance through the company. I had to call a few months before my due date to notify the insurance company and then called later to tell them I had had the baby and I received 60% of my paycheck for 6 weeks. After that it was unpaid if I took more time off with FMLA. I'm not sure how it works with an individual plan.

MRSCORKER

I am in the same boat! Self-employed, no short term disability and TTC. I'm told short-term disability is only available through group coverage but I feel like there has to be a similar individual plan. I've done minimal research with companies like Aflac but have had no luck. Did you have any success finding a temporary disability plan?

Mama2016=2

Check with your state's laws. Some state's will help with expenses and some do not.

chelseajeanene

Yes. I left my job at 4.5 months pregnant and collected unemployment. My unemployment ran out 2 weeks before my son was born. I had a csection and received 6 weeks disability. I'm now doing my 6 week extended family bonding time and they allowed me to collect that as well