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How To Prepare For An SSA Physical Exam

Preparing for a Social Security Administration (SSA) physical exam, also known as a consultative examination (CE), is essential for anyone applying for Social...

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How To Prepare For An SSA Physical Exam

Preparing for a Social Security Administration (SSA) physical exam, also known as a consultative examination (CE), is essential for anyone applying for Social...

Ortiz Law Firm Wins Long-Term Disability Appeal for RN

We recently won a significant victory for a client who was wrongfully denied long-term disability (LTD) benefits by New York Life (NYL).Our client,...

Nurse from Pennsylvania Loses ERISA Disability Benefits Case Against Reliance Standard

Court: United States District Court, Eastern District of PennsylvaniaInsurance Carrier: Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company, or RSLIPlaintiff’s Employer: Abington HealthPlaintiff’s Occupation: Registered NurseBackground...

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Social Security COLA Increase for 2025

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced important updates for 2025, including a 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security and Supplemental Security...

How Much Is My Long-Term Disability Settlement Worth?

Long-term disability (LTD) benefits can be a lifesaver for people who are unable to earn an income due to sickness or injury. If...

Long-Term Disability for L3 Technologies Employees

L3 Technologies is a major player in the aerospace and defense industry, providing advanced communications, electronics, and sensor systems for military, commercial, and...

SSA Announces Nine New Compassionate Allowances Conditions

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently expanded its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) program by adding nine new medical conditions to the list. The CAL...

Mistakes Physicians Make When Buying Disability Insurance

4. Ignoring the Impacts of Financial Changes As a physician, your income rises as you progress further in your career. The cost of living...

SSI Made Easier: SSA’s New Efforts to Simplify Benefit Applications

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced  a major step forward in making the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) application process more accessible!Beginning in...

Why You Don’t Need to Hire an Attorney in Your State to Appeal an ERISA Long-Term Disability Claim Denial

If you’ve received a denial of your long-term disability (LTD) claim, you may be considering appealing the decision. While it’s a daunting process,...

How to Appeal a Prudential Long-Term Disability Denial

With nearly $1 billion in in-force premiums, Prudential Financial (via its subsidiary, Prudential Insurance Company of America) is one of the 10 largest...

Long-Term Disability Insurance and Pre-Existing Conditions: 6 Things You Need to Know

You’ve filed your application for long-term disability (LTD) benefits, carefully providing all the necessary information and submitting all your relevant medical records. When you...

Simplified Social Security Procedures: What You Need to Know About New SSA Signature Rules

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced major changes to how it handles signatures on many of its most-used forms. These updates aim...

Big Changes Coming To SSI In October

There are some significant changes coming to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. Effective September 30, 2024, the SSA will be expanding the...

Medical Marijuana and Social Security Disability

While medical marijuana is legal on a state level in Florida and in many other states, it is not legal on a federal/national...