Monthly Archives: June 2019
What Is ERISA and How Does It Impact My Disability Claim?
When long term disabilities prevent you from working, benefits available through an employer provided disability insurance policy can help offset your lost wages. Depending on the situation, the policies and the procedures you must follow in obtaining benefits are governed under complex federal regulations. It is important to be aware of how these laws… Read More »
How Long-Term Disability and SSDI Benefits Relate to One Another
Suffering a disability, which causes an individual to be unable to work, does allow that individual the opportunity to receive a number of financial benefits to supplement his/her lost income. Two primary benefits programs are Long-Term Disability (LTD), an insurance policy either offered by the individual’s employer or purchased by the individual on his/her… Read More »
An Outline of Qualifying for Disability Benefits
Suffering a debilitating injury can severely disrupt an individual’s life. Initially, the normal routines of one’s life are essentially to address necessary medical issues. Once that step is completed, rehabilitation may, in some instances, be a next step to full recovery. For individuals, though, the aftereffects of the injury may lead to disability and… Read More »
Timeline for Getting Approved for SSDI Benefits
Being diagnosed with a disability is very distressing. Not being able to perform the activities that one has been accustomed to doing, including work, can cause added strain, as the disabled individual may struggle to support himself/herself and his/her family. Fortunately, the federal government provides a program a disabled individual can use to receive… Read More »
