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Disability Insurance and ERISA: An Overview

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Last Modified on Dec 27, 2014

If your disability insurance is provided through your employer, understanding how ERISA may impact your disability claim can be confusing. However, the following overview of how disability insurance and ERISA generally work together can provide you with some important insight as to what to expect…

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401(k) Disability Protection Programs

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Last Modified on Dec 18, 2014

Some employers offer 401(k) disability protection programs for your 401(k) savings in addition to long-term disability (LTD) coverage. Traditional disability insurance replaces a portion of your working income if you become disabled. However, traditional LTD insurance does not provide the ability to set aside 401(k)…

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Your Approved Long-Term Disability Claim Has Now Vanished: What Now?

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Last Modified on Nov 12, 2014

Today I want to write about a certain provision often found within a long-term disability policy that can significantly impact your ability to collect benefits. I am referring to the “limitation” provision(s) found within your policy, and specifically the catch-all limitations provisions which will limit…

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Qualifying and Applying for the Colorado PERA Disability Program (Pt. 1)

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Last Modified on Oct 30, 2014

When the employees of public agencies get hurt, the Colorado PERA (Public Employees’ Retirement Association) Disability Program may provide them with essential benefits to help them recover and get back to work. In this two-part blog series, we will provide you with an overview of…

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Traumatic Brain Injuries: 6 Facts to Know When Applying for Disability Benefits (Pt. 1)

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Last Modified on Oct 14, 2014

Traumatic brain injuries are among the various types of conditions that can make it difficult – if not impossible – for people to earn a living. While people living with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can apply for disability benefits to help them financially support themselves,…

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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

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Last Modified on Oct 03, 2014

While the month of October rings in the fall season, it also marks the Department of Labor’s (DOL) National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). NDEAM is a nationwide campaign intended to increase the awareness of disability employment issues while celebrating the various contributions made by…

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