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).
Benefits would not be cut for disabled pensioners or those 80 years and older, while cuts would be lessened for those between 75 and 80. The PBGC projects that more than 10% of the roughly 1,400 multiemployer pension plans, which cover more than 1 million workers and retirees, currently meet this criteria. Under current law, cutting the benefits of those who are already retired is off-limits.