What Steps Should I Take in Applying for Disability Benefits?

Consider consulting with a New York disability benefits attorney as the first step in process. Remember, you are bound by whatever you say in your application and what the doctors say in their letters once they are submitted, so you want to make sure everything is submitted completely, carefully and truthfully. It is prudent to consult an attorney as early as [...] [Read more]

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Beware of Disability Insurance Policy Traps When Applying for Disability Benefits

As noted in the prior post, “How Do I Apply For Disability Benefits?“, you need to familiarize yourself with your employer’s disability plan document and the SPD of the plan. The following definitions are very important, and if you are not careful when making your disability insurance claim, you could shoot yourself in the foot… [Read More]

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How Do I Apply For Disability Benefits?

Briefly, these are the steps you should take before applying for disability benefits – you should review materials that can be obtained from your employer. These may include: Your employee handbook which summarizes the disability benefits (if any) provided by your employer and how to apply for them. The disability plan document (usually an insurance… [Read More]

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How Can I Get Disability Benefits?

Employees have many disability benefits available to them.  You should research all available benefits prior to your going out on disability.  Disability benefits each state generally include state workers compensation, state mandated short term disability benefits, social security disability benefits, employer provided short term and long term disability benefits, and disability benefits that you may… [Read More]

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