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What is a Medicare Set-Aside Agreement
A Medicare Set-Aside Agreement (“MSA”) is an agreement that allocates a portion of the funds obtained through the settlement of a worker’s compensation claim for...
How Much Can I Receive in Social Security Back Benefits?
If you are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or both, it often takes a significant amount of time to...
When Navigating Your Short/Long-term Disability Insurance Claim Feels Like Pulling Teeth: The Particular Considerations And Obstacles Facing Dentists Who Apply For STD/LTD Disability Benefits.
Dentists’ claims for short-and long-term disability (STD and LTD, respectively) benefits are often among the most complex and difficult claims to get (and keep) approved,...
Can You Sue Your Employer For Wrongful Termination If You Quit Your Job?
Leaving a job is usually seen as a choice. But what if your workplace became so difficult, unfair, or hostile that staying was no longer...
I Think My Long-Term Disability Company is Surveilling Me – What Do I Do?
An insurance company’s goal is to make money, which naturally means the number one goal, besides selling insurance policies, is to deny insurance claims. However,...
What is Social Security Looking for Anyway? The Sequential Evaluation Process – Step 1
As discussed in the opening post of this series, Social Security Disability applications undergo a five-step evaluation to determine benefit eligibility. This post focuses on...
Understanding When Social Security Reduces Supplementary Security Income Benefits: Part 2
The Social Security Administration (SSA) treats SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) benefits and SSI (Supplemental Security Income) benefits differently. If you receive SSDI benefits, the...
My Long-Term Disability Lawsuit Has Been Filed. Now What?
Important disclaimer: The information in this blog post is intended as general guidance for lawsuits filed under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974...
Your LTD Appeal Was Approved! Now What?
Congratulations—your long-term disability appeal was approved! The good news is that you will likely be receiving a check from your disability insurance carrier for the...