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CHAPTER 6
DISABILITIES
Caring For Those With Disabilities (continued)
Long-Term Care - If the individual’s diagnosis
places them in the category of permanently disabled,
they may be eligible for the following benefits.
• Income Benefits
– Long-term disability income may be
available through the individual’s place of
employment; contact Human Resources.
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disability prevents the individual from working.
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Disability Income – contact Social Security
at 1-800-772-1213 or www.ssa.gov
• Health Benefits
– Health benefits may continue to be available through the
individual’s employer. Contact Human Resources and
be sure to ask about the cost and length of coverage.
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contact MD Health Connection for options www.
marylandhealthconnection.gov or 1-855-642-8572.
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two years of the date they were awarded Social
Security Disability Income. Contact the local State
Health Insurance Program (SHIP) 410-638-3577.
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individuals receiving Social Security Income.
Contact the local Dept. of Social Services
or 410-836-4700.
• Additional Assistance
Depending upon the severity of the disability and loss
of income, additional assistance may be available, such
as food stamps, energy or housing assistance, and
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Accessing Services (continued)
Persons 18-65 years of age with a documented disability or chronic health condition:
☐ Consult with a primary care physician or specialist regarding the individual’s diagnosis to determine
medical, health, safety, and therapeutic needs.
☐ The diagnosis and the care needs of the individual will determine whether the services are to be
rehabilitative (temporary) or long-term care.
Rehabilitative Services apply to individuals who are
recovering from a temporary procedure, accident or
injury, and are expected to make a full recovery.
• Income Benefits
– Individuals are expected to use sick
leave, sick leave bank or annual leave
if available from their employer.
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available; contact Human Resources at
the individual’s place of employment.
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Security Income may be an option on a temporary
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at 1-800-772-1213 or www.ssa.gov.
• Health Benefits
– Current health benefits should remain available
through the individual’s employer; contact Human
Resources at their place of employment.
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through their employer, and there is a loss in
income, he/she may be eligible for Medical
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Services – or 410-836-4700.
• Additional Assistance
- Depending upon the loss of income, additional
assistance may be available such as food stamps,
energy assistance, and transportation. However, if
the individual is expected to make a full recovery,
this assistance would only be considered temporary.
The recipient would also be responsible for
reporting changes in income to the agency providing
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Harford County Department
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