Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Does Your Chronic Medical Condition Make Your Eligible For Social Security Disability Benefits?
Chronic medical conditions can rob you of your health and leave you suffering long term disabilities that prevent you from engaging in your favorite activities with family and friends. Your condition can also leave you unable to work, impacting your ability to provide for yourself and your loved ones. Social Security disability benefits can… Read More »
What Happens At A Social Security Disability Hearing?
When long term disabilities prevent you from working, Social Security disability benefits protect your income and your ability to provide for yourself and your loved ones. Have you filed a Social Security disability application only to have it denied? This is a common problem. A disability denial letter is not the final word and… Read More »
When Accidental Injuries Result In Long-Term Disabilities
Accidental injuries can happen in a variety of ways. Even a relatively minor mishap can cause serious injuries that result in long-term disabilities. Depending on the situation, you may be entitled to compensation through insurers or a personal injury claim. You may also be entitled to long-term disability benefits, which can help supplement the… Read More »
How To Be Your Own Advocate When Dealing With Long Term Disabilities
Your doctor plays an important role not only in providing medical care but in helping you obtain Social Security disability benefits when conditions you suffer from prevent you from working. Being your own patient advocate protects your health and helps to ensure you get the disability benefits you deserve. The Role Your Doctor Plays… Read More »
Mental Health Disorders and Your Rights To Disability Benefits
Despite the large number of people who struggle with mental health issues and efforts to raise public awareness, there is still a stigma involving these disorders that can make sufferers not want to disclose their situation or seek the care they need. Not talking about your condition or failing to get the medical care… Read More »
Dealing With Chronic Health Conditions? Questions To Ask About Employer-Provided Long Term Disability Benefits
Long-term disability insurance available through your employer protects you if health issues prevent you from working. Benefits you may be entitled to can help offset losses in wages, ensuring that you are able to continue to provide for yourself and your family. If you suffer from any type of chronic medical condition, it is… Read More »
Can I Get Long-Term Disability Benefits For Cancer?
Cancer is one of the most dreaded diagnoses you can receive from your doctor. While no longer the death sentence it once was, symptoms you suffer can interfere with your ability to work or engage in your usual activities while the side-effect of treatments can be devastating. In addition to protecting your health, one… Read More »
When Do I Qualify For Long-Term Disability (LTD) Benefits?
Benefits available through your employer can help protect you and your family in the event long-term disabilities prevent you from working. However, getting to the point that your disability benefits claim is approved and you begin receiving payments can be a long and frustrating process. The following details some of the qualifications you will… Read More »
American Heart Month: Risks Regarding Heart Disease and Your Rights To Long-Term Disability Benefits
Heart-shaped candies and novelty items spring up everywhere in stores over Valentine’s Day. Designed to convey our feelings for family and friends, they also call attention to a potentially life-threatening health issue. February is American Heart Month and raises awareness about heart disease. It is a common condition that could entitle you to long-term… Read More »
How Long Do Long-Term Disability (LTD) Benefits Last?
Long-term disability (LTD) insurance helps to supplement lost income in the event injuries or illnesses prevent you from working. Many people have LTD policies provided through their employers. You can also supplement this coverage by purchasing an additional policy through a private company. One of the most common questions we hear from clients concerns… Read More »