Monthly Archives: February 2020
The Five-Step Process for Determining Eligibility for Social Security Disability Benefits
Social Security disability benefits can provide a safety net when health issues keep you from being able to perform tasks on your job. Getting monthly benefits deposited into your bank account can help ensure your bills and basic living expenses are met. Unfortunately, qualifying for these benefits and passing determination hearings proves challenging for… Read More »
Employer and Insurer Obligations in Handling Long-Term Disability Claims
Long-term disability insurance is a common type of benefit provided by employers. It can help ensure your financial security in the event injuries, illnesses, or chronic health conditions prevent you from working. Unfortunately, getting the benefits you are entitled to is not always easy. Understanding the obligations of both your employer and their insurer… Read More »
Shopping Around for Long-Term Disability Coverage
Accidental injuries and chronic illnesses can happen to anyone and at any age. They can keep you from working for long months or even years, jeopardizing your ability to support yourself and your family. Long-term disability benefits offer a lifeline in these situations by continuing to provide you with a regular income. Depending on… Read More »
Complications From the Flu Could Cause Long-Term Disabilities
Throughout the month of January, there continued to be record numbers of people diagnosed with ‘the flu’ and case numbers are expected to climb throughout February and into March. Aside from making you feel miserable and causing you to take multiple days off work, a bad case of influenza could also have far-ranging impacts… Read More »