If a chronic illness or other medical impairment prevents you from working on a full-time basis, you may be qualified for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits. Unfortunately, many people struggle to get these benefits. Indeed, according to Comprehensive data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), only 31% of Social Security disability applications filed between 2010 …
A long-term disability can take a serious financial toll on a person and their family. Long-term disability insurance helps to relieve the pressure. Many people who have coverage obtained it through their employer or their spouse’s employer. All employer-backed long-term disability plans are governed by a federal law called the Employee Retirement Income Security Act …
Are you, a spouse, or a family member dealing with a disabling medical condition? You are certainly not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 61 million Americans are currently living with a disability. When managing a disability, you need access to all available financial support. You may be entitled to …
Veterans of our armed forces have done so much to support our country. The United States Census Bureau estimates that there are approximately 18 million military veterans nationwide. For aging veterans, a disability or other medical condition can take a toll. It can put a lot of pressure and stress on a veteran and their …
