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Oftentimes, I am contacted by individuals who have been denied long term disability benefits. When questioned further, they are often unaware of the individual policy provisions. While many ERISA based (employer based) policies often delineate the terms providing...

Each year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) updates its rules for receiving Social Security benefits. This includes the benefits for retirees claiming Social Security, but also for disabled Americans receiving benefits for their conditions. The Pennsylvania...

Disability paid through the Social Security Disability Insurance program (SSDI) is one of the most popular ways for disabled individuals to receive benefits to help support them and their families. This program requires you to have a serious disability that prevents...

Oftentimes, claimants will wonder can I still receive disability benefits if I have a drug or alcohol addiction. This answer is a resounding - maybe. More specifically, although drug or alcohol addiction may substantially interfere with a Claimant’s ability to perform...

How to Apply for Long Term Disability in Pennsylvania Long Term Disability Insurance provides insurers with income if they become ill or injured and cannot work for a certain period of time.  Most policies are an employer-provided policy governed by ERISA, the...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) operates two programs that provide financial benefits for people with disabilities: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This article will focus exclusively on SSDI, which is...