What will you consider before buying long term care insurance?
Posted February 9, 2016
Buying long term care insurance is a big decision, and not just because it will set you back a premium payment every month. It is also a big deal because it is something you may need to rely on in the future. Before purchasing a long term care insurance policy, here are some of the […]
VIDEO: What are Offsets?
Posted February 5, 2016
While long term disability policies may be of assistance to individuals in some situations, there is often more than one place from which a disabled individual could receive benefits. Workers’ Compensation, Social Security and State Disability Insurance could also be available. Individuals who have long term disability policies should know that any benefits received from […]
Get disability legal advice sooner rather than later
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Many people don’t give a lot of thought to the process of applying for disability insurance benefits when they are too injured or ill to work. They have an injury or illness that keeps them from performing their job, and their physician will attest to that. That should be enough to get the insurance company […]
VIDEO: Should I Turn Over Documents to the Insurance Company?
Posted February 4, 2016
If you are working with your insurance company to get the long term disability insurance benefits to which you are entitled, you may be unsure of how to go about things. As a result you may believe you need to turn over all of the documentation they request. This is not always necessary and caution […]
Attention, Division I Athletes: It’s Time To Think About Elite Athlete Insurance
Posted February 3, 2016
Today is the much-anticipated National Signing Day for football, during which many high school seniors publicly declare where they will continue their education and athletic career. Once the excitement of the day subsides, it’s time for the Division I-bound elite athletes – including those in baseball, basketball and hockey – to have a serious conversation […]
How to deal with a denied individual disability insurance claim
Posted February 2, 2016
Nobody dreams of the day when they can make an individual disability insurance claim. If you find yourself faced with this, it means that you have been injured or become so ill that you are unable to work. Just because your individual disability insurance claim was denied does not mean you should give up. Instead, […]
VIDEO: What is ERISA?
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The term ERISA is one many people have likely heard. Short for the Employment Retirement Income Security Act, despite having heard the acronym, many people may not be aware of what it is, and how it affects them. This act applies to most people who are employed in the United States and receive group disability, […]
VIDEO: How can DarrasLaw help nurses?
Posted February 1, 2016
There is no question that nurses play an important role in the recovery of many people who seek medical attention. Unfortunately, the devotion many have to their patients can place their own wellbeing at risk. When a nurse becomes ill, or is injured, and unable to perform the tasks associated with the occupation, they may […]
The ABCs of Insurance – Part 4
Posted January 29, 2016
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Does your pet have lots of medical expenses? Do you have a child living in a rented property? Have you ever had a trip cut short due to a family emergency? Believe it or not, there’s insurance for all these scenarios. In the final installment of the ABCs of Insurance, we discuss insurance products you might need, but never knew existed.