Staying Afloat: Smart Financial Moves to Make While Your OPM Disability Retirement Claim is Pending

Episode Summary:

In this informative episode, federal employment lawyer Eric Pines discusses crucial financial strategies for federal employees waiting for their OPM disability retirement claims. He covers essential topics including health insurance continuation, financial management options, and the interplay between different benefit programs like workers' compensation and unemployment.

 

Key Timestamps:

00:01 - Show Introduction

00:35 - Episode topic introduction: Financial strategies during OPM disability claims

00:57 - Common financial challenges during claim processing

02:21 - FMLA leave and health insurance coverage options

05:34 - Attorney's role in educating clients about available benefits

08:02 - Impact of unemployment and workers' compensation on disability claims

11:58 - Important documentation and retirement planning considerations

14:36 - How the firm provides personal support to clients

 

About the Show:

Empowering Workers features Eric Pines, a nationally recognized federal employment lawyer, mediator, and attorney business coach. The show focuses on providing valuable information about federal employees' disability and employment rights, as well as Social Security disability benefits.