I know it probably differs from state to state, but mostly what I'm wondering is -- is it transferable from state to state?

I applied in AUGUST 2008. When I checked in Feb., I was told I was #2500 on the waiting list. Today, April 4, I got a letter saying "Congratulations! You're off the list! Call us and let's see what we can do for you!"

(For those unfamiliar, vocational rehabilitation helps people with disabilities -- including psych ones -- deal with employment issues, among other things. They'll pay to send you to school, advocate for you with employers, help you buy equipment that will help you do a job you can handle, etc.)

I have been unemployed since Oct. and wondering WTF I was going to do next, since my last job sent me to the nut hut over the summer (it was a relief to get canned, really) and made me realize I am totally over ever wanting to do that sort of work again. But, I'm old and it's all I know and all I trained for.

So, it's GREAT news that now I'll have help going to school, etc., because I certainly couldn't pay for it myself.

But.

I had planned to move to my sister's, in another state, in a few weeks. I can get on the state medical insurance (been without for months) in nothing flat, compared to where I am now. Whatever money I make, I could save, instead of having to decide whether to spend my limited unemployment funds (which are about gone, if they don't get renewed) on groceries or the electric bill. I already gave notice to my landlady.

So now what do I do?!?!!!? All suggestions and help with pros and cons welcome. When stuff like this happens to me I get overwhelmed and panicky and can't think straight for myself.

Thanks.

Candy