Re: disability claims

[Jo Ann Coen <jac580@xxxxxxxx>]

Scott - Good luck.  sometimes these bureaucratics take their time,  but
remain determined.  Jo Ann

On Thu, 8 May 2003 21:34:55 -0700 scott burnett <sburnett001@xxxxxxxxx>
writes:
> I finally got all my papers in to STRS (State Teachers Retirement
> System) well actually not all of them.  My family doc has been very
> supportive.  My nuerologist made some little digs at me over the
> phone.
>   Sort of a "hey, you can't do this without me." sort of a deal.  I
> finally told him that I had treid to get in to see him but couldn't
> so
> I went ahead without him.  By the end of the call he said that he'd
> take care of it.  Hopefully that means he'll support me.  I have an
> appointment in two weeks.  It's weird but don't you just feel like
> you
> have to tread so carefully around  your doctors.  Seems like it
> should
> be the other way around.
> The STRS people so far have been very helpful and friendly.  I have
> been assigned an analyst and she has sent requests for information
> (how
> old my kids are, highest salary, etc.) so things are poking along.
> I'm
> really feeling good about the income protection plan I bought 5
> years
> ago.  It cost about $25/month and it will cover me at 75% of my
> salary
> for two years.  That's quite a load off my mind.. if STRS is pokey
> or
> hesitant about approving my claim, I'm covered for more than two
> years.
>   I'm hoping all goes well and quickly.
> This whole "at home guy" situation is odd, but I need to rest so
> I'll
> leave it for another day.
>
> Scott
>
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