Monthly Archives: August 2018
Social Security Disability Benefits And Myasthenia Gravis
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are intended to provide financial support for individuals who are unable to work due to a disability. To ensure that this financial support is distributed to only those who are in need, the Social Security Administration (SSA), awards SSDI benefits according to conditions that meet its definition of… Read More »
Pregnancy As A “Pre-Existing Condition” In Long-Term Disability Insurance Policies
In terms of unsung heroes, long-term disability (LTD) insurance has to be ranked near the top. Typically an afterthought when filling out forms on an employee’s first day, most people do not pay any attention to this potentially catastrophe-saving employee benefit. In fact, it is most likely only when an employee is in need… Read More »
Succeeding At The Initial Stage Of A Social Security Disability Insurance Application
It is commonly accepted that most Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) applications will be rejected at the initial stage. Likewise, it is expected that most will appeal the rejection, which eventually leads to a hearing in front of a Social Security Administration (SSA) judge. It is at this stage the applicant generally expects to… Read More »
Can Chronic Pain Be The Basis For A Long-Term Disability Claim?
As part of their benefits packages, many employers provide long-term disability (LTD) insurance coverage to their employees. Although it generally provides a financial benefit if and when an employee in incapacitated with an injury, thus making it very similar to both workers’ compensation benefits and Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, there are some distinctions…. Read More »