The $250.00-$300.00 labor rate is exhorbitant!!! In Southern California the labor rates normally average $120.00 per hour. In my area it averages $90.00. That rate applies to any portion of an hour. If you hire an Air Conditioning Repair service contractor under a flat rate charge, ask for an up front complete parts.
The below is an explanation of when collecting retirement benefits prevents you from collecting disability benefits as well. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is one of two programs under which you can apply for disability benefits. The other program is Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
April 24, 2011. 1  Social Security rules allow you to collect disability benefits and a pension at the same time. However, the amount of your benefits may be calculated differently than if you became disabled before the age of retirement or you were not entitled to a pension for other reasons. Whether your benefits are reduced will depend on your work history.