LOOKING FOR A WAY OUT

[Kruza]

I am still working and honestly would like to stop for two main reasons; Fatigue, body aches and pains and my non compassionate boss who thinks if and when I take off a day here and there because I do not feel well, I am committing an unforgivable sin. She is riding me all the time and honestly it is just getting to stressful. I am looking for advice on how I can gracefully exit and still have my healthcare insurance, that is my biggest stumbling block. I just turned 63 so I am eligible to retire. ANYONE out there who can give me advice?

[Bettybuckets]

I had a terrible boss like that.. led to no sleep. I am 62..Anyway… you just have to not work for 6months and then you can get SSDI but… and you will be paid out as if you retired at 67. As soon as you haven’t worked for 6 months you will be appreoved for Disability as MBC is in the list for auto disability and then at what ever age you are you get Medicare. I have been on it one year already. Do it! Get rid of that bad boss!

[Kruza in reply to Bettybuckets]

Thank you Bettybuckets. How do I survive those 6 months without a salary and its attendant benefits is the question?

[Bettybuckets in reply to Kruza]

that is indeed the question. Do you have any short or long n term disability? Take in a boarder for 6 months. Hope a solution comes to you.

[Kruza]

No short or long term disability, I don't know what I was thinking.

[Warrio]

Speak with your HR department and ask for FMLA papers, it won't be your full pay, but it should protect your insurance for 3 months.

[Kruza in reply to Warrio]

Thank you for your advice. I will do that on my FMLA anniversary which is March 7, I have been told by an HR representative that I can only apply for FMLA on my anniversary date, go figure. This is why I love this forum, someone has an answer. Thank you MBC friends.

[Warrio]

Yeah, unfortunately it is on the anniversary of the 1 year. But you can get the papers ready to put in for that day. Hugs!

[Kruza in reply to Warrio]

I have already completed them and have my doctor's office on standby to sign off on their letter. Maybe you could help me with the phrasing of the doctor's letter.