Insurance companies underwrite policies as a way to generate revenue. These companies make money by collecting premiums and lose profits when they have to pay large claims. The majority of insurance providers are for-profit organizations, which means that their best...
Many people can’t help but take time off when they’ve suffered a medical issue. This can create a lot of issues, especially if the person suffering from a medical condition is the primary wage earner for their household. Many people can’t afford to take any time off...
When a loved one passes away, there are a lot of things that those who were close with them have to take care of. What some individuals might not realize is that even dealing with a life insurance policy isn’t always easy. Still, it’s necessary so that funeral costs...
If you’re using your short-term disability (STD) or long-term disability (LTD) benefits to take time off work to recover from an injury or surgery, you may assume that you will need to cancel any planned vacation and certainly not make any new plans while you’re...
Most people expect to work consistently throughout their adult lives until they reach retirement age. People count on having good health throughout their working years so that they can support themselves and their families. They may have very little in savings, other...
Migraines are more than just “bad headaches.” They are a complex and debilitating neurological condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While there are numerous migraine subtypes, chronic migraines go well beyond an occasional inconvenience. In fact, they...
Certain worker benefits provided by employers are subject to federal regulation. For example, those who have short-term or long-term disability insurance coverage provided by their employers typically have certain protections thanks to the Employee Retirement Income...
When you bought your long-term disability (LTD) policy, you saw it as an investment for the future. After all, you have a one-in-four statistical possibility of becoming disabled before you retire. Unfortunately, long-term disability insurers don’t always live up to...
As you may know by now, getting the disability benefits you deserve under an employer-sponsored disability plan governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is no easy task. It is common for many Colorado claims to result in denial. Of course, you...
When you apply for long-term disability (LTD) benefits, the benefits don’t start immediately. Even assuming you meet all the qualifications for disability under your policy’s rules, you still have to get through the waiting (or “elimination”) period, during which...
