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>I need to ask the group a question. I have Parkinsons and am 56 been >diagnosed since 2001 and am doing fairly well. I am still working. >I am a New York >Ctiy Special Education teacher. My question is: when the time comes that I >need to go on SS disability, can I collect ssd and my full teacher's >disability >pension? I have heard Ray mention a few times that this is double dipping >from the Reagan era. I am counting on the 2 sources of money when the time >comes. Is it a federal law or just unique to certain states? I >would appreciate >if anyone could advise. > >Janet HI JANET Most private insurance companies include a requirement stating that, if you become eligible for S.S. disability benefits, the insurer will reduce your private disability payments by however much you get from Social Security. It is also important to remember that most disability policies only carry you up to your statutory retirement day. -- Steve in VT ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn