Year: 2017
Paying for long-term care
Posted January 6, 2017
Many of us are living longer, healthier lives than our ancestors did, but with these longer lives come new challenges. Many Americans must receive long-term care as their physical and mental health declines. The good news is that there are many options available for long-term care of adults, and many of them are very good. […]
Former employee alleges insurer wrongfully denied her claim
Posted
When an injury, illness or other health condition is so severe that it renders a person unable to work, the worker is in a bad position. Without the income from employment, bills and debt can quickly pile up. If the person tries to return to work, he or she may be unable to perform his […]
New regulations for ERISA disability benefits
Posted January 4, 2017
While much of the country waits to see what will happen to their insurance under a new Republican White House and Congress that have pledged to end the Affordable Care Act, another system of health-related benefits is facing new, unrelated changes. Shortly before the change in administrations, the U.S. Department of Labor published new regulations […]