Benefits
Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) in Washington: What You ...
Did you know that workers in Washington State can receive paid leave benefits that most other states don’t offer? This is thanks to a state program enacted in 2020 known ...
Featured, Litigation
Discretionary Clause: How It Can Impact Your Long-Term Disability Claim
Filing a long-term disability claim is a major undertaking. When an insurance company is making it as hard as possible to qualify for insurance benefits, this can make the process ...
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Benefits
Cancer and Long-Term Disability: 3 Tips for Filing Your Claim
Cancer is one of the most common causes of long-term disability. This is due to the physical and psychological toll of cancer itself, and also the cancer-related fatigue (CRF) and ...
Litigation
How to Choose a Long-Term Disability Lawyer
If your long-term disability claim has been denied by your insurance company, it’s time to hire a lawyer immediately. Your insurance company has a powerful legal team and endless resources ...
Benefits
What Medical Conditions Qualify for Long-Term Disability?
Long-term disability insurance generally covers a wide variety of medical conditions. Although no two insurance policies are exactly alike, some general similarities do exist. Here are some of the most ...
Other
Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE): What You Should Know
When you file a long-term disability claim for an injury or illness, your insurance company could require that you complete a Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE). Insurance companies routinely require claimants ...
Benefits
How Long Does It Take to Get Long-Term Disability?
Once you have filed a disability claim with your insurance company, how long does it take to get your long-term disability benefits? Unfortunately, the answer is not clear cut and ...
Benefits
What’s the Difference Between Long-Term Disability & Social Security Disability?
If you’ve never been through a disability situation before, you might not understand the difference between long-term disability (LTD) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). And if you’ve been recently ...
Benefits
5 Tips for Filing a Long-Term Disability Claim
When filing a long-term disability claim, one of the best things you can do is be proactive and well-prepared. The process is complicated and involves strict deadlines that you simply ...
Denials
Fighting a Long-Term Disability Denial in Seattle
If you’re faced with a long-term disability denial in Seattle, you and your family are likely dealing with a great deal of emotional and financial stress. This is no time ...
Litigation
How an ERISA Disability Lawyer Can Help with Your Claim
Filing a long-term disability claim through insurance provided by your employer? This means your claim is governed by a complicated area of law called ERISA. Because of the complexities of ...