DISABILITY RETIREMENT ON TOP OF TEACHING RETIREMENT?

[Stacy Noe]

HAS ANYONE EVERY HEARD OF THAT IN THE STATE OF KENTUCKY. I WAS TOLD OF THIS TODAY AND TOLD THAT I COULD RETIRE AND DRAW BOTH. DOESNT SOUND TRUE BUT HAD TWO DIFFERENT PEOPLE SAY IT WAS? DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THIS?

[celeste]

Perhaps they mean Social Security Disability. In New York teachers & employers pay into both SS & a state retirement system. Therefore, a disabled person can draw from both.

A good place to get some answers may be your local union representative, if you have one, or a Social Security office.

[Scooter24]

As long as they are2 different programs should not be a problem, I draw both SSDI and VA disability.

[Mamabug]

Originally Posted by Scooter24

As long as they are2 different programs should not be a problem, I draw both SSDI and VA disability.

I would say this makes sense. I live in the state of Kansas. I draw SSDI for disability (also through SSA/Social Security Administration. When I reach retirement age, I will draw social security retirement instead.) I also used to work for United School District 373 in Kansas as a para, and I draw Long Term Disability through them.

However, because I am already drawing SSDI, I currently receive only the minimum amount of Long Term Disability (LTD). When I reach retirement age, however, the amount of LTD will approximately triple. Currently, I am being paid LTD for the 10 years that I worked for the school district. When I retire, they will add the 20 years that I received LTD to the 10 years, and I will be eligible as if I were employed by them for 30 years.

(Does any of that make sense?)

~ Faith

[richchaviv]

As long as they are2 different programs should not be a problem, I draw both SSDI and VA disability

if they are different benefitss and policy yes you can. I draw three; ssdi, va, and long term disability from my old job. So check with the state and your old job H.R. department. and also check with your state rep. I actually could get 4 checks but my wife makes to much money. So check around and ask people.