The process of applying for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA) can be confusing. To qualify, you first must have worked in jobs in which you paid into Social Security. Then, you must have a condition or combination of conditions that meets the SSA’s definition of disability. The SSA follows a five-step sequential […]
Continue ReadingDo You Have to Answer Insurance Company Requests for Documents?
When you are filing a claim for long-term disability benefits, it can seem like you spend all your time gathering paperwork. Do you have the right to say no? Or do you have to answer insurance company requests for documents? In this blog post I will discuss the various kinds of papers and documents that […]
Continue ReadingCan Your Insurance Company Terminate Ongoing Long-Term Disability Benefits if You Start Working?
When a long-term disability takes you away from your career, it doesn’t automatically mean you will have to stay home watching TV forever. Many disabled employees find meaning and money from part-time or full-time employment that suits their disability. But could that put their income in jeopardy? Can your insurance company terminate ongoing long-term disability […]
Continue ReadingWhat Happens After You File a Claim for Long-Term Disability Benefits
Deciding that you can no longer work because of a long-term disability is only the first step to what can seem like a very long process. Find out what happens after you file a claim for long-term disability benefits, and how soon you can expect to start receiving benefits. This blog post will review the […]
Continue ReadingCan You Get Long-Term Disability Benefits for Fibromyalgia?
When you have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia or another chronic pain disorder it can feel like no-one believes you. These are serious conditions that can severely limit your ability to work and live a normal life. But insurance companies often deny long-term disability benefits for fibromyalgia or chronic pain. Find out how to fight back […]
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