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Are You Actually Covered? It’s Time to Evaluate Your Group Disability Insurance

CorpStrat

If your company provides Employee Benefits, there’s a good chance you’re enrolled in a Group Disability Insurance plan. We’ve observed a common trend: many Group Disability programs are neglected and outdated. We’ve observed a common trend: many Group Disability programs are neglected and outdated.

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Mental Injuries: Workers’ Compensation and Disability Insurance Part 1

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

Many workers’ compensation jurisdictions and work-disability insurers have noted increasing mental disorder (also called psychological injury, mental injury) claims over time. US Social Security provides benefits to workers for certain disabilities. In this post, we survey some of the data reflecting this increase.

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The importance of disability insurance

Higginbotham

It’s a real risk, and it’s why anyone who depends on a paycheck needs to understand the importance of disability insurance. Why is disability coverage important? If you had a one-in-four chance of losing your house to a flood , you’d probably want to protect it with flood insurance. Savings can deplete fast.

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How Does Disability Insurance Work? | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

Employers often offer ancillary benefits like disability insurance as part of the enrollment process , but unlike health coverage , not all employees will need ancillary benefits. So, what is disability insurance?

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An Overview of State Disability Insurance for Employers

Patriot Software

In some cases, the employee must receive short-term disability insurance benefits. But, that all depends on whether you decide to offer it—or whether your state forces you to due to a state disability insurance program. What happens? Does yours? Let’s […] READ MORE.

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Disability insurance for business owners

Higginbotham

If you’re someone who’s familiar with the intensity of that commitment, have you considered what would happen to your business if you were unable to work due to a disability? In this article, we will explore the importance of disability insurance for business owners and how it can help protect your livelihood in times of need.

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Workers’ compensation vs disability insurance

Higginbotham

Workers’ compensation and disability insurance are two different types of programs that can provide benefits. Learn about the differences between workers’ compensation vs disability insurance and why your workers may need access to both. What are disability insurance benefits?