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January 24, 2018

Can Any Aspects Affect How Much Long-Term Disability I Receive?

The first thing many people wonder when they have been afflicted with a disability is: How much will my long-term disability benefit be? The truth is, every policy is very different from the next, so it is sometimes difficult to place a specific dollar amount. Most LTD plans will allow […]
January 18, 2018

Can Mental Illnesses Like Depression Really Lead to Long-Term Disability?

As many of us already know, there are huge consequences for negative stress, eventually leading to depression and so much more. Depression is a very real illness, even though people who do not experience it may deny this fact and argue this is not true. When you have depression, you […]
January 10, 2018

When Long-Term Disability (and Not Short-Term) Becomes Necessary

Why do many people turn to long-term disability? Perhaps a workplace injury has impacted more than your health, making your everyday life a difficult battle. Not only could you miss time at work, which could result in lost income, but you may also have a variety of medical treatments to […]
January 26, 2017

Canadian Study Finds Link Between GDP And Long-Term Disability Claims

In a pioneering study conducted by Canada’s RBC Insurance, a link has been found between long-term disability (LTD) claims and GDP. The link is counter-intuitive, showing that long-term disability claims actually rise with economic growth. When GDP falls, LTD claims do as well. It may seem odd to find claims […]