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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...
The Professional’s Dilemma: Special Considerations for Professionals in Need of Long-Term Disability Benefits
Most professionals have dedicated immense resources just for the opportunity to work in their chosen career path. Whether that includes obtaining advanced degrees or moving...
Balancing Breastfeeding and Work – Nursing Moms Now Have a Powerful Tool at their Disposal
New PUMP Act Remedies Effective April 28, 2023 The PUMP (Providing Urgent Maternal Protections) Act was passed by Congress on December 31st, 2022, but the...
Disability Asset Limits: Understanding the Achieving A Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act
Understanding Individual Asset Limit for Individuals Receiving SSDI or SSI Disability Benefits As discussed in previous blog posts, there is a strict asset limitation...
Why Is My Disability Claim Taking So Long?
Your Social Security Disability claim may be taking so long due to a combination of heavy caseloads, staffing shortages at state and federal agencies, and...
New NLRB Decision Restricts Common Severance Agreement Terms
On February 21, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) returned to established precedent and found that a severance agreement which included...
I Think My Employer Is Committing Healthcare Fraud. What Can I Do?
What is Healthcare Fraud? Government-funded healthcare programs don’t just provide essential healthcare services to people who need them—they’re also big business. In 2021, the federal...