Disability insurance protects workers who are unable to work due to their medical condition. Employers offer this insurance type as a short-term disability (STD) policy, covering you immediately, or a long-term disability (LTD) policy, replacing your income should the condition keep you from working beyond…
It seems like every other month you get the same notice in the mail from your bank or credit union: A free offer of a $1,000 accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) policy – just in appreciation for being their customer! All you need to do…
Even a simple broken arm seems catastrophic when it impacts your well-being and ability to earn. However, insurance companies and even courts might not share the opinion that your injury is catastrophic. Rest assured that you can get the settlement you deserve even when those…
Many employers offer short-term disability (STD), a type of insurance that pays a portion of an employee’s salary when they are temporarily unable to work. STD benefits are payable at about 50%-100% of someone’s pre-disability earnings. These benefits are either covered by an employer or…
If you have taken out disability insurance coverage on your own, you will need to work directly with the insurer. This includes obtaining information about the policies and paying premiums. Individual disability insurance can supplement a plan you get through work. It’s also essential for…
Employers can offer disability insurance as a perk to their employees. The employees will often buy into this plan in a group setting, so all of them are covered under the same general policy. If they get injured, then they can get benefits for a…
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