I retired on March 1 2008. I didn't apply for RSDI (social security disability) for about a month later. Both my sister and cousin kept telling me to apply so I finally did the first of April 2008. In July, my bank account had alot more money than it should have, I was baffled. I had gone to the SS doctor in June. I never received a letter from SS saying I had been approved for disability. In determining eligibility, there's a five month waiting period. But after the first five months when they determine eligibility, they go back to the original date of filling, so all of the extra money was for my back disability payments for August 2008 thru July of2009.
I was 60 years old and my Parkinson's was just barely noticeable.
Most friends and family were astonished that I had PD. I never dreamed I would be approved. I realize that this is very lengthy but I thought you should know that it isn't always a night mare. You have to be very detailed when you are doing the application, but if you are detailed, you may ,be as lucky as I was and get your disability in a few months. If you don't get approved the first time, reapply until you are. I wish you luck.

Menrue, There are psymrmts that are made thru the.state Supplamental income dept. The state stelts in and helps.pay for the Medicare payments and helps pay medical bills. I became disabled.as s young person so my retirement income was lower that someone who worked until 65. . if the retirement income is low the state will help. They also help with food stamps and low income housing. They also help with some home care. I am sure there are state offices in all the state's. Its the medicade office or SSSI office.

What the heck is a State Disability office? I have never heard of it. The State does not pay for your disability the Social Security Office does. And they are a Federal office. There is no temporary disability according to the government. You are either totally disabled or not. I cannot believe the lengths the federal SSA goes to stop people from applying for disability, which they have a right to it, if you have PD.

If you live with Parkinson’s disease, are below 65 years of age and are unable to work due to your Parkinson’s disease and/or other condition, you might be entitled to SSDI benefits. These are income supplements for people whose employment is limited due to a disability. Read more about SSDI or call (Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators) to learn more.

https://www.michaeljfox.org/understanding-parki...

Parkinson’s disease and the Blue Book

Whenever the SSA receives an application for disability benefits, they will compare your medical records and test results to their own guide known as the Blue Book. The Blue Book lists hundreds of conditions that are potentially disabling, as well as the test results or symptoms you’ll need to be approved for benefits.

Parkinson’s disease is listed under Section 11.06 of the SSA’s Blue Book —Parkinsonian syndrome. To qualify under this listing, you will need to show that you experience at least one of the following symptoms in two extremities:

Rigidity
Slowness of movement
Tremors

These symptoms need to be severe enough to affect one of the following:

Your ability to perform dexterous movements, such as typing on a computer
Your ability to walk
Your ability to stand upright
You can apply online at ssa.gov

If you are denied, get an attorney to help you appeal, You will pay only if you win.

More resources

ADPA

https://www.apdaparkinson.org/resources-support...

Parkinsins.org

http://www.parkinson.org/living-with-parkinsons...

Social Security Administration booklet

https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-(Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators).pdf

Why did you lose your job? Lay off? Or due to lack performance?
If you were not at fault or was out of your control as to why became unemployed then you may collect unemployment benefits.
But if they let you go because of your poor job performance due to your medical issues then disability insurance would be your case. It is a lenthly process. They will send you to their physicians..and I got denied 2x. Don't give up.