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What to Expect at a Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Hearing
Most worker’s compensation claims in Wisconsin are resolved without the need for a hearing. In many cases, the insurance company accepts the claim and simply...
Why Long Term Disability Insurers Require You to Apply for SSDI (And How It Affects You)
If you have been receiving long term disability (LTD) benefits, you have probably received a letter from your insurance company telling you to apply for...
When Back Pain Stops You from Working: Navigating Long-Term Disability Claims
According to the World Health Organization, low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. With the prevalence of this condition, many people are...
What is the difference between FMLA and STD/LTD leave?
Employees who need to take time off from work due to a medical condition often find themselves confused about the various types of leave available...
Planning To Move Abroad? What To Know About Your Social Security Retirement Benefits
If you are investigating or planning a move out of the United States and its territories for your retirement, there are some important facts to...
What to Do When Your Prior Authorization Is Denied—And When to Call a Lawyer
Across the country, lawmakers are increasingly scrutinizing a health insurance practice that frustrates patients and doctors alike: prior authorization. A recent report by NPR highlights...
Long-Term Disability Benefits Can Help After an Injury, Even While a Personal Injury Case Is Pending
After a serious injury, it’s common to focus on the immediate aftermath: medical care, lost work, and possibly a personal injury claim. But what happens...
How Long Do Long-Term Disability Benefits Last?
As the name suggests, long-term disability benefits are supposed to last for the long term. But what does that actually mean? If you’re facing a...
What is an idiopathic injury?
An injury is not compensable under Wisconsin’s worker’s compensation system merely because it happened at work. A worker’s compensation insurance company may deny an injured...