If you are severely injured in a fall, in a car accident or if you contract a serious illness, you may not be able to go back to your job for an extended time period. Sick leave and short-term disability may not be enough to cover your expenses if you are still unable...
The right approach to long-term disability insurance claims
There are many different types of insurance for our readers in Texas to think about as part of their overall financial status – health insurance, life insurance, home and auto insurance and many more. However, one type of insurance that is a bit newer and perhaps not...
Long-term disability insurance and cognitive impairment
Frustration, anger and heartache often arise among people who suffer from cognitive impairment. They have difficulty thinking, understanding instructions, remembering details, learning new things and making decisions. Not only can cognitive impairment affect their...
What you should know about long-term disability insurance
No one wants to consider the possibility of becoming severely ill or seriously injured, resulting in the ability to work; however, it is a possibility for any working adult in Texas and elsewhere. Thus, when one is met with this troubling fate, it is imperative to...
Don’t let disability insurance companies push you around
Sudden and unexpected tragedies are an unfortunate reality of life. If you’ve had the foresight to secure long-term disability insurance, then you’re ahead of most people. Yet, far too often insurance companies either delay short- and long-term disability payments or...
Understanding the basics of disability insurance
Texans buy insurance for many different purposes: to protect their home and property from unanticipated loss, to make sure they have health care when they need it and to protect their family in case of the untimely death of the breadwinner. A less common type of...
Do you need long or short term disability?
For Texas residents, you have short and long term disability if you need it. But which one works best for your unique situation? How can you tell which one applies to you? Today we will look at the answers to these questions. We will look into whether long or short...
What is the difference between short and long term disability?
Are you a disabled Texan whose injuries came from work? You have options when pursuing disability insurance. Today we will focus on long term and short term disability. Each has its own purpose. Each has pros and cons. Each can suit different situations well depending...
Can you help someone with the disability application?
There may come a time where you need to help your loved one apply for disability benefits. To help with a person’s application, you could be a relative, friend, employer or even a member of an advocacy group. According to the SSA, you can assist a person with his or...
How does Social Security define disability?
Texas residents like you who have been disabled in an incident may be seeking Social Security disability benefits. However, there are several things you need to be aware of before pursuing this. For example, Social Security defines disabilities in a very specific way,...