Can I afford to stay on unemployment during pregnancy?

by Guest » Sat Sep 13, 2008 03:33 am
Guest

I am 7 months pregnant and was laid off, I do qualify for unemployment.

Should I stay on unemployment until I am ready to go back to work or should I (and would I qualify) file for disability and paid family medical leave once the baby is here?

Can I just stay on unemployment during pregnancy?

Total Comments: 46

Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 04:45 pm Post Subject: help!!!!

I quit my job when i was prengent , can i still apply for unemployment benifits. I'm 32weeks prengent.

Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 04:44 am Post Subject:

To be eligible for UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE, you are required to be both capable of working and actively looking for work. If you are not intending to work as a pregnant person, then you cannot obtain UI benefits. Also, a voluntary quit may disqualify you from receiving benefits.

Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2011 12:25 pm Post Subject:

I think you can seek the coverage under a private short-term disability policy, if you have one that is.
I guess, you may also get unemployment benefits, if you are working part time and are out of work because of your pregnancy. However, unemployment is usually not related to pregnancy.

Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:23 am Post Subject: pregnancy complications eligible for ssi?

I am almost 5 months pregnant and have placenta previa, which is basically where the placenta begins to tear from the uteran wall. I incurred mass vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain, due to this. Would that be considered a potential disability to claim ssi?

Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 12:01 pm Post Subject:

NO. While this may be a disabling event, it is a short term one, and will not qualify you for a long term benefit program.

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