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Among other things, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) governs plans that cover workers in case they become disabled prior to retiring. For Wisconsin workers, this can be something of a security blanket to keep them from financial turmoil and fear...
Short and long-term disability benefits are meant to cover a portion of your income if you become disabled. Your disability can be caused by an injury or an illness and does not need to be work-related. There are many different conditions that could qualify as a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
