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Bridging the Gap: Ending Mental Health Disparity in Disability Insurance Policies
In recent years, the conversation surrounding mental health has gained momentum, prompting a closer examination of how mental health concerns are addressed across various facets...
What Should I Be Paid When I Leave My Job?
Every person who works will leave a job at least once in their career. But what happens to your pay if you quit without notice?...
Transitioning from Short-Term Disability to Long-Term Disability? Here’s What to Expect.
You have been off of work for a while and have been receiving short-term disability insurance benefits. Now the disability insurance company is letting you...
An Uphill Battle: Understanding the “Arbitrary and Capricious” Standard of Review.
Let’s say that your long-term disability (LTD) insurance carrier has denied or terminated your claim for LTD benefits and you’ve exhausted your administrative appeals. Your...
Getting Divorced with Pets
Recent studies show that nearly 50% of millennials do not want, or are unsure if they want, human children. But according to a 2020/21 poll...
Know the Risks Before Quitting Your Job After a Work Injury
If you suffer an injury at work, you may want to quit your job for several reasons. You may have safety concerns about your workplace,...
How to Appeal a Long Term Disability Denial
Are you appealing a long term disability denial, you may be wondering what your next steps are?The first step in appealing a denial is to...
Disabled by Opioid Use Disorder? You May Be Eligible for Short- and Long-Term Disability Benefits
Beginning in the 1990s, the use of prescription opioids to treat chronic pain sky-rocketed despite concerns about the drug’s addictive properties and long-term risks. Fast-forward...
Guardians ad Litem: Family Law Cases
Frequently Asked Questions About Guardians ad Litem A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is a key player in family court proceedings. Wisconsin Statute 767.407 provides that...