Disability - Permanent

Becoming permanently disabled is a great change in your life. While some adjustments to your lifestyle may be small, others may signify a complete transformation.

This web site will help you find out which medical services that apply to your particular situation are covered. This research should help you figure out a medical and rehabilitation plan that suits your needs as well as your budget. It may also be helpful to find out what benefits are available to you through your spouse's plan.

Forms:

• COBRA Application - 36 Month Qualifying Event
• COBRA Application -11 Month Disability Extension
• Time Loss Application - Employed Carpenters
• Time Loss Benefits Update - Employed Carpenters
• Time Loss Benefits For Mental Health Disability - Employed Carpenters

Additional Information:

Health & Security SPD

• Time Loss Benefits (Participant Only)
• Extension of Life Insurance Benefits For Total and Permanent Disability (Participant Only)
• Extension of Benefits

Retirement SPD

• Disability Retirement

Individual Account SPD

• Disability Retirement

Planning Notes:

Alaska has a vocational rehabilitation agency to provide services to residents who become disabled. Please take a look at the lexternal links on this page.

If your disability is determined to be due to illness or injury resulting from your job, you will be eligible for workers' compensation. A link to the Alaska state agency is on this page.

If you are under 65 you may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSI generally makes monthly payments to people who are aged, disabled or blind and who have limited income and resources. You need to contact your local Social Security office to pursue the application process.

External Related Links:
These are listed for your convenience. The sites and the contents of the sites are not sponsored or endorsed by your benefit plans. Use them at your own risk.

• National Organization on Disability - Promotes full and equal participation of America's 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life.
• AAPD - A cross-disability site with numerous resources and free membership available. Home of the Enable magazine.
• Disability Resources - Maintained by the US Department of Labor Disability Employment Initiatives Unit of the Employment and Training Administration. Provides information on employment resources and services available to individuals with disabilities.
• Washington Labor Industries - Administers workers compensation insurance and labor laws and enforces state workplace safety and health rules.
• Washington Division of Vocational Rehabilitation - This links to the Division's web site.
• WorkSupport.com - Information, resources, and services regarding the employment of people with disabilities.
• MossRehab Resource Net - Information and resources for the disabled.