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XanaDUer2

(14,338 posts)
Sun Nov 28, 2021, 12:47 PM Nov 2021

Having panic attacks

Got a letter from HR telling me I either return to work or resign after six months of being out. I am in the SSDI process, so will not be returning. Anything having to do with my job sends me into panic mode.

I was okayed by the long-term disability insurance company to receive monthly payments. I'm concerned that resignation will effect my LTD insurance payments and health insurance, which I'm paying fully now

I'm calling HR tomorrow. Just so worried, I didn't sleep last night. Trying to stay calm, but it's hard not to be anxious.

Thanks for reading. I really don't have anyone to vent to

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Having panic attacks (Original Post) XanaDUer2 Nov 2021 OP
yeah, i got a letter from the irs yesterday. mopinko Nov 2021 #1
I use ant-anxiety meds XanaDUer2 Nov 2021 #2
yeah, there's that. mopinko Nov 2021 #3
Sorry you got a letter XanaDUer2 Nov 2021 #4
Can they force you to resign? SheltieLover Nov 2021 #5
Sigh, it is XanaDUer2 Nov 2021 #6
Well, COBRA is super expensive SheltieLover Nov 2021 #7
I might consult mzmolly Nov 2021 #8
Thanks XanaDUer2 Nov 2021 #9
You shouldn't mzmolly Nov 2021 #10
I'll have, I hope, more clarity tomorrow nt XanaDUer2 Nov 2021 #11

mopinko

(71,910 posts)
1. yeah, i got a letter from the irs yesterday.
Sun Nov 28, 2021, 12:51 PM
Nov 2021

was expecting it, but still. wish i had some xanax some days.

mopinko

(71,910 posts)
3. yeah, there's that.
Sun Nov 28, 2021, 12:55 PM
Nov 2021

this is the part where i am super grateful that i decided to take music lessons a bit over a year ago.
when i cant take it, i turn up the music and sing. getting to where a little piano practice settles my nerves and gives me something to pat myself on the back for.

SheltieLover

(59,812 posts)
5. Can they force you to resign?
Sun Nov 28, 2021, 01:14 PM
Nov 2021

Google SSDI websites. While not sound legal advice, you might learn what others have been through & get some ideas.

Apply for Obamacare! Likely can't until you no longer have health ins & have been turned down by Medicaid though.

Breathe... it's a process.

XanaDUer2

(14,338 posts)
6. Sigh, it is
Sun Nov 28, 2021, 01:17 PM
Nov 2021

Yeah, per civil service rules, after 6 months, you go back or resign. I'm actually okay with that, as long as my LTD money comes through and I can still pay for insurance

SheltieLover

(59,812 posts)
7. Well, COBRA is super expensive
Sun Nov 28, 2021, 01:22 PM
Nov 2021

But losing job / healthcare benefits is a major life event that qualifies you to apply for Medicaid, then ACA insurance without concern for enrollment period.

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