June 18, 2017

Better Insurance Options from Employers a Major Draw for Millennials

According to a new study, Millennials are more realistic and financially savvy than many give them credit for. The survey conducted by Anthem found that a full 35% of Millennials between 18 and 34 have turned down a job offer at least partially due to dissatisfaction with the insurance options from the employer. This compares to just 27% of respondents of all ages in the workforce. Millennials are also far more likely than the previous generation to engage in long-term financial planning at 29% among Millennials compared to 19% of 35- to 54-year-olds. While employers are all increasing their financial […]
September 30, 2016

Is Your Disability Insurance Policy Subject to ERISA?

Most people who file a disability insurance claim are unfamiliar with Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) — but it can have a big impact on your claims process and taxes on your benefits. ERISA is a federal law that is designed to give affordable employee benefits that protect workers. Unfortunately, ERISA regulations have generally been interpreted by courts in a way that favors insurance companies. An important goal for any disability attorney is proving that a claim is not governed by ERISA to improve the odds of collecting benefits. Group vs Individual Long-Term Disability Insurance There are two main […]