I do not know what to do. I cannot quit due to the loss of my health insurance. We have both Short term and Long term disability as well as a 1-800 number to call to self identify as being disabled. I am terrified about applying for it. I am afraid that I will be turned down and then possibly fired after my bosses find out about my mental problems and possibly even my HIV status.
Any advice is appreciated.
I do not know how to proceed. Your application for disability benefits and the reason for applying is confidential information. I am assuming that the 800 number is a direct line to the insurance company. Therefore, your employer would not know of the nature of your illness. Typically, disability plans limit benefits for disability that is due to a mental or nervous disorder to 24 months.