Year: 2013

When it comes to disability insurance, there are lots of rumors and misunderstandings that people have. From how to file a claim to what type of policy is best to the tricks insurance companies use to wrongfully deny claims, it can be difficult to determine the importance of this type of insurance. Furthermore, it can […]

Compared to illness like multiple sclerosis or cancer, arthritis might not seem as serious. Still, the joint pain that sufferers live with is very real to them and certainly life-altering. Simply getting up and out of bed can be a painful experience. Reuters reports about a Canadian study about arthritis, surgery and the outcomes of […]

Supporting oneself even without a disability these days is not as easy as it should be. Jobs are hard to come by. Prices of goods are high. Debts are high, too. Add a disability into the mix and, according to statistics, and it is even more difficult for someone to make a living. When it […]

Actress, humanitarian and mother, Angelina Jolie recently detailed her decision to undergo a preventative double mastectomy and reconstruction surgery in an op-ed in the New York Times. The reason cited for her decision was the result of a genetic test that revealed she carries the BRCA1 gene mutation that makes her five times more likely […]

For those who don’t know, MS is the abbreviation for multiple sclerosis. The symptoms of the disease vary for different MS sufferers, but the most serious cases of MS can lead to paralysis. Other common symptoms are poor coordination, loss of balance and more. With that in mind, it might seem surprising that anyone could […]

Finding out you’re pregnant is one of the happiest moments in your life. You’ve tried and you’ve tried and now it’s finally happened. Congratulations, you get to add a new bundle of joy to your family. In the days after celebrating, it’s likely the next thought on your mind is the future. You now have […]

For many people who have disability insurance, whether it be through an employer or through an individual, private policy, it is asking a lot for them to understand every point about their policies. Many might most simply understand that if they get sick or injured and are unable to work, a disability claim would get […]

When the New Year hits most people hope that the coming year will be filled with better news and more happiness than the prior year. So far, that is not the case when it comes to employment for the disabled. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that the unemployment rate among the disabled in the […]

Recent reports related to the Sandy Hook elementary shootings have widened the conversation about the tragedy. The violence took the lives of children and staff, but it also has altered the lives of many in the community. The New York Times addresses the mental health of the public officials who responded to the nightmarish scene. […]

Life insurance and annuity giant ING reached a settlement with the labor department for $5.2 million. That money will go toward compensation for the retirement plan clients of ING due to the company’s failure to process transactions in a timely manner. The company retained gains on investments, instead of handling transactions that would have allowed […]