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).
Disability Income Protection. As a Federal, Postal or DC government employee you are not provided with short-term disability insurance from the federal government.If you are out of work and have exhausted all of your sick and annual leave, your income from the federal government will stop. Pays 100% in addition to any other benefits or disability insurance you may have. 2  Pays 50% in addition to worker's compensation. 3  Maternity covered the same as any other sickness. 4  Many other outstanding benefits also available.