Disability
DEFINITIONS
The law states that a physician can place a patient on disability only if the patient has a medical condition that prevents her from performing her regular job. Patients with high-risk pregnancies can be placed on disability at any time during the pregnancy continuing until 6-8 weeks postpartum.
Normal pregnant women can go on disability 4 weeks before their due date (at 36 weeks) and can remain on disability until 6 weeks after a vaginal delivery (or up to 8 weeks after a Cesarean Section). However, a normal, healthy pregnant woman may choose to continue working past 36 weeks gestation if she wishes to.
DISABILITY INSURANCE
Once a doctor declares that a patient is medically disabled, the patient may be eligible for benefits provided she has disability insurance coverage. This coverage may be a private policy, an employer-provided benefit or may be through the State of California, which is called the SDI program.
DMV HANDICAPPED PARKING PERMITS
Some high-risk patients might benefit from being able to park in handicapped spaces. This can be arranged, so please let us know if you feel that you need this service.