When you work for a company in Wisconsin that offers disability insurance, you should understand what you would need to do if you're temporarily or permanently disabled. ERISA, or the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, is a federal law affecting...
Long-term Disability Benefits
Is long-term disability coverage worth the cost?
Folks in Wisconsin aren't averse to planning. They plan vacations, holidays, and big events in their lives. However, one thing that few people plan for is becoming disabled. It may appear in the minds of those who work in a hazardous industry or have a family history...
Was your long-term disability benefits claim denied?
When you’re unable to work due to a physical or mental condition, you will hope that you will receive long-term disability benefits through your employer’s insurance policy or your own insurance policy. Unfortunately, the denial of valid claims happens all of the...
What should I know about LTD pay elimination periods?
When you can't work because of a long-term injury or illness, you have a lot of concerns about how you'll pay your bills. You may soon exhaust your short-term disability coverage and need to make a long-term disability (LTD) claim. However, what you may not realize is...
How likely is it that I’ll use my long-term disability benefits?
Whenever you take a new job, you have a lot of paperwork to fill out and decisions to make. Do you have options as to what health plan you’ll receive? How much will you contribute to your 401K? Will you sign up for short-term and long-term disability insurance? If...
More than half of U.S. workers forgo disability insurance
The majority of U.S. workers haven’t protected their income with disability insurance, opting to forgo short-term or long-term disability benefits through their employer, according to recent claims data. Even more surprisingly, 7 out of 10 baby boomers don’t have...
The basics about long-term disability insurance
Long-term disability provides a safety net for people unable to work for long periods of time due to debilitating illnesses, severe injuries or a sudden accident. Many families find themselves at a crossroads in such situations because they face financial ruin without...
Is an employee-sponsored long-term disability plan enough for me?
Many employers provide long-term disability insurance to workers. Employers usually fully pay for such policies. Providing long-term disability benefits is not a legal requirement, but companies consider doing so represents a strong lure that attracts prospective...
Mistakes people make when applying for long-term disability pay
When you’ve been out of work for months because of a serious illness or injury, you may need to apply for long-term disability benefits. First, you need to have opted into your employer’s long-term disability insurance plan, plus have had coverage long enough to...
3 common reasons why long-term disability claims get denied
Long-term disability insurance is an important safety net. As a form of private insurance, it provides coverage for those unable to work due to crippling medical conditions. Keen to protect their bottom line, however, insurers often find reasons to deny claims....