[rick31797]

I need some direction on a situation i am in.
>
> I worked for a family owned manufacturing company for 26 yrs , from 1975
> to 2001. I got an illness around 1996 and by 2001, i had to leave and go
> on
> disability.
>
> I did not quite my job and was hoping i could get better. Its been 8 yrs,
> and i am not getting any better. The company still pays my medical
> expenses. (drugs and dental.)
>
> Now the company is closing. They are giving there employee's a severence
> pay, and my question is should i expect to get anything.
> I feel i did not quite my job and i didn't retire, i left becuase of an illness. and i
> am 53 yrs old .If i had gotten better i know they would have taken me back,
> as i was a good employee. There is no Union.
>
> What are your thoughts, good or bad. are welcome.
Rick

[lavatea]

Wow, what a tough situation for you. Personally, I wouldn't expect a severance, although it would be very nice of them to give one. Since you were a valued employee, and they seem to care enough about you to keep paying you disability for 7 years, I think they may offer you some small settlement if their finances will allow for it.

What will you do now?

[rick31797]

Maybe i didnt make it very clear.. they are not paying my disability..I am getting paid through the government. The only thing my employer is paying is my health benefit fee's, which will end when they close.
Also i am on long term disability. I hope for a cure but its unlikely.I got to the point where i need to use a scooter.
I will probably ask them, i can't not try..I am not sure i would seek professional help. Even if they give me something thats better then nothing at all.My mediacl alone exceeds 300.00 a month which now i will have to come up with.
Thanks
Rick

[rick31797]

Maybe i didnt make it very clear.. they are not paying my disability..I am getting paid through the government. The only thing my employer is paying is my health benefit fee's, which will end when they close.
Also i am on long term disability. I hope for a cure but its unlikely.I got to the point where i need to use a scooter.
I will probably ask them, i can't not try..I am not sure i would seek professional help. Even if they give me something thats better then nothing at all.My mediacl alone exceeds 300.00 a month which now i will have to come up with.
Sry for the second post i cant find out how to delete it..
Thanks
Rick

[lavatea]

Since you are on government disability, would you qualify for Medicaid once your employer terminates your health coverage? I don't know the laws on this (and it may vary state to state), but it would be worth looking into.

[rick31797]

I could ask about that.. but i am 99.9 % sure there is nothing. I am in Canada, not the USA. Even if people retire early, you get nothing from the Government regarding benefits for medications and dental.. the Government will only pay for drugs after the age 65 yrs old and then there is a 100.00 deductable.And after 65 yrs you have to pay your own dental.
I didnt get much response from this message.. thanks for your reply.
Rick