AboutKyla Kelim Expertise All social security/disability cases
Experience I have practiced law in Alabama and Florida for fifteen years. Our firm serves primarily the elderly and disabled, and we have more than 60 years of collective experience with handling social security disability cases.
Organizations
Organizations Alabama State Bar
Florida State Bar
Education/Credentials
Experience in the area I have practiced law in Florida and Alabama for 15 years. My firm has over 60 years collective experience in disability and elder law issues including hearing and appeals for social security/disability cases
Education/Credentials Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, J.D. 1993
University of New Orleans, B.S. Business Administration 1990
Expert: Kyla Kelim Date: 5/8/2008 Subject: short term disability
Question I am getting ready to have shoulder surgery..and will not be able to work for atleast 3-4 months..is there such a thing as short term assistance and how do I go about getting financial help?
Answer Sue Ann, to qualify for social security disability you have to be disabled for at least six months. There are several states that take part in a program that provides for temporary disability. They are California, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Puerto Rico and Hawaii. Other states may have a different program, but you would have to contact those states. I don't know of other federal programs, except those that govern things like TANF, Temporary Aid to Needy Families - if you have children, but there are very strict income limits. Talk to someone in your community, such as Catholic Social Services, that is well versed in what is available where you live.
