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 benefits are not paid. The longer…
Car accidents happen every day. It’s estimated that nearly 15 million accidents happen a year, which amounts to over 30 thousand accidents a day. Of those 15 million auto accidents, almost 50 thousand of them are fatal. A single driver may only see a handful…
Pregnancy can be pretty rough on the human body, but is it necessarily disabling? It may be. While every short-term disability policy has its own terms, pregnancy complications often qualify for benefits. After all, pregnancy is a medical condition, and short-term disability (STD) policies are…
Life insurance is an essential financial resource that can provide peace of mind and financial security to your loved ones in the event of your passing. This contract between the policyholder and the insurance company allows the policyholder to pay regular premiums. In return, the…
Insurance companies collect premiums without any guarantee of ever providing direct support for policyholders. Still, most people view an investment in disability insurance as worthwhile, especially if they are the primary wage earner for their household because it will provide a higher standard of living…
It seems like everybody is looking for ways to cut their expenses these days – but should you really consider sacrificing your accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) policy? AD&D policies are often purchased as riders to other policies, including life insurance, short-term disability and long-term…
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