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Will short-term disability benefits start right away?

When you get hurt or develop a medical condition, you may need to take an extended leave of absence from work. Your entire family may struggle because of the sudden drop in household income. Having the right insurance coverage helps protect you and your loved…

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3 reasons companies refuse to pay out on life insurance policies

Life insurance is an investment in the security of your closest loved ones. You pay for a policy so that they can afford a funeral for you and so that they can maintain the same standard of living when you no longer contribute to the…

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3 common tactics used by deceptive disability insurance companies

You may have been paying your disability insurance premiums without fail, expecting that you will be covered if you are injured or too sick to work. However, it may not be the case. The insurance company may play hardball when it is time to meet…

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A dismemberment claim can address more than just limbs

When many people consider an accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) claim, they think about the loss of a limb. It is clear that someone who has lost a leg will have mobility issues or that someone who has lost an arm may not be able…

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How can you strengthen an appeal on a denied disability claim?

Unfortunately, not all insurance claims find success right away. Sometimes, the insurance company will deny a claim over form errors or accidental mistakes. Other times, claims are denied because of doubt over the claimant’s disability. If you receive a notice of denial, please do not…

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Short-term disability insurance and maternity leave

Last year, Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that will require most employers in the state to provide up to 12 weeks of paid, job-protected family and medical leave (and up to 16 weeks if medical complications warrant). That will put us ahead of many…

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