Category: Individual Disability Claims

Genetic testing has advanced significantly in recent years. More people are undergoing genetic testing to find out if they have genetic markers that increase the likelihood of contracting cancer and a number of other serious conditions. Actress/director Angelina Jolie wrote an editorial in the New York Times last year about the genetic testing that showed […]

It doesn’t matter if you live in California or another part of the country, you have the right to purchase disability insurance. While some people buy coverage on their own, others receive a policy through their employer. Either way, this can come in handy should you be hit with a disability that keeps you from […]

If you’ve worked at your job for any length of time in California, you probably think you deserve your disability pension. Some companies and businesses will fight your disability pension claims, though, especially if you’ve been fired, like in this case. According to the news, a fired Dickson City police officer has lost his fight […]

Many of our California readers wonder where they are going to turn when it comes time to purchase disability insurance. While some have an idea of what they want to do, others are unsure of what the future holds. The purpose of disability insurance remains the same, regardless of where it comes from. This is […]

No matter if you are one of our California readers or live closer to the story in New York, you may be keeping up with the news regarding the many New York City police officers and firefighters who have bee charged with social security disability insurance fraud. While investigators have been working on this case […]

It doesn’t matter if you are one of our California readers or live in another part of the United States, there are details to consider when shopping for a disability insurance policy. Many people are turned off by the finer details to the point of never purchasing the coverage they need. Fortunately, understanding the ins […]

Many people never purchase disability insurance because they are unsure of what it means in relation to them. Others receive this through their employer, however, they don’t truly understand what they are getting. When starting a new job, there is a chance you may be offered short or long term disability coverage. Some employers offer […]

There are many reasons why millions of Americans are forced to collect disability insurance benefits. Some only do this for a short period of time, until their injury or illness clears up. Others, however, are forced to collect long term disability due to a problem that continues to linger. Our California readers, among those from […]

There is no denying the fact that the Social Security Administration has the best interests of the public in mind. However, just like any organization, issues come up from time to time. As a result, a top lawmaker is requesting a review of the Social Security Administration, following a number of serious disability scandals that […]

A 170-page whistleblower lawsuit against California’s Employment Development Department recently obtained by the Los Angeles Times shows that an employee tried unsuccessfully to point out a multitude of problems in the EDD’s new system for letting people file and monitor their disability claims prior to the system’s implementation in the fall of 2012. The employee, […]