The government can garnish short term disability payments but no one else can. This is usually for back student loans or taxes.
Not by a judgment creditor. They are subject to garnishment for child support, federal tax arrearages and in some cases spousal maintenance (alimony).
If I collected Disability payments in 2013 - on what line (or are they exempt) do they appear as income - Are they considered wages?
yes you do have to file state disability in order to get short term disability.
Yes, if you are receiving Social Security disability payments.
Alabama does not have state short term disability. Many private short term disability programs are employee paid, meaning there are no direct costs for your employer to allow you the option.
An independent insurance agent expert in disability insurance can help with short-term disability or long-term disability.Look for a disabilitycenter on Google.
State disability payments typically are not affected by any private coverage you may have. Some private policies will "integrate" with other disability programs to make sure that you are not replacing too much of your income. Insurers don't want people making more money being disabled than working.
Alabama does not have state short term disability. You have to buy a private group or indivdual plan.
Texas does not have a state mandated short term disability insurance program. In order to qualify for benefits, you must apply for supplemental short term disability before you conceive.
Illinois does not have state short term disability. Social Security disability is a federal program.You can get short term disability in Illinois by through your employer, or by working with an agent.
Massachusetts does not have state mandated short term disability. You can get coverage through your employer. Just ask them to make a voluntary short term disability policy available to you via payroll deduction. You pay for the policy.
Yes, consult with you employer for FMLA forms and short term disability coverage.