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If You Become Disabled 

This checklist is provided as a concise summary of the many actions, forms, contacts, and decisions that you may need to be aware of--as you transition through this "life event". This list has been developed through our many years of assisting employees in similar circumstances. Most of the actions are optional-but worth considering. If you have any questions about special circumstances, suggestions for improvement, or lessons-learned please let us know.

Your Action By when? With what? With who? Other Information
Meet with supervisor--to discuss accommodations if handicapped As desired   Supervisor & Human Resource Representative Benefits Handbook on NEBS Website
Review your work area's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for procedures for Employees Requiring Evacuation Assistance (EREA) Immediately Supervisor Fire Warden JSCA 97-047 - Evacuation Procedures for Employees Who Require Assistance
Consider disability retirement-- if eligible As desired Request computations for scenarios Benefits Counselor Chapter 14 of the Benefits Handbook on NEBS Website
Review your NASA Employee Benefits Statement Sections J & K As desired Make an appointment for counseling with your Benefits Counselor Benefits Counselor Benefits Handbookon NEBS Website
Review Benefits Handbook Chapter 14 As desired   Benefits Counselor Chapter 14 in Benefits Handbook on NEBS Website
Review health benefits plans for best coverage

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Use form:
SF 2809, Health Benefits Registration
Benefits Handbook on NEBS Website
Familiarize yourself with leave donor program As desired Bring a letter from your doctor outlining your disability and the amount of time you will need to be away from work Human Resources Office See leave donor program
Familiarize yourself with services of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) when desiring assistance Call to set up an appointment to discuss your needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) See Employee Assistance Program
Review State and Federal programs for the disabled As desired     NEBS Website
Request handicapped parking if needed As desired Discuss your needs with the Clinic and substantiate your request with a doctors report that should indicate how long a period of time you will need the reserved parking space Clinic Security will advise you when your request has been approved
Notify Human Resources Office; Request assistance If desired   Human Resource Representative  
Call Social Security to apply for disability As soon as possible Complete the disability worksheet before making your appointment Social Security Administration See Social Security  in Benefits Handbook on NEBS Website



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