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Questions and answers about disability insurance

Can you use short term disability insurance to extend maternity leave?

My mother just had a baby and her job pays for 6 weeks of maternity leave. She also has short term disability insurance. Is it possible that she could extend those 6 weeks so she could stay at home with her baby girl a little longer without having to sacrifice the family’s income? I have … Continue reading

Do many people get approved for disability insurance for depression and anxiety?

I just applied for disability insurance for depression and anxiety. I have been hospitalized for depression and anxiety on an inpatient basis for 12 times in the last 20 years. I have been in 3 different hospitals and I am currently taking Celexa for depression, Kolonopin for anxiety, and Remeron for sleep. I’m only 49 … Continue reading

Can you get disability insurance for symptoms of an undiagnosed disease?

Can you get disability insurance if you are undiagnosed, but have chronic, disabling symptoms like weakness, migraines, dizziness, fatigue, etc?

where can i find long term and short term disability insurance for a diabetic?

i need a great insurance but yet inexpensive.

Is anyone familiar with MS and disability insurance?

My doctor just told me that I need to reduce the hours I work. I cannot survive on part time. I need to find out how disability works and how to get started. Thanks for any help.

what is the best and cheapest disability insurance tobuy from the apwu?

i think apwu has cheaper plans but i am not sure which is better long or short disability.

I was wondering if anyone knew of an disability insurance company for a person with M.S.?

I am looking for an insurance company that would give grant disability insurance for one with M.S. Anyone knows of one? I am in the US and not disabled at this time just trying to be safe than sorry. Thank you for your help.

What disability programs/insurance can I get in on?

I’m 20 and I have crohn’s disease. I was also diagnosed with it a long time ago. Which is listed as a disabling disease. In the upcoming years, i’ll be falling off my parent’s insurance. Yet I wont be out of college, or be making enough to cover my medicines. Which without insurance would cost … Continue reading

Is there individual disability insurance policy provider in california (bay area)?

I’m looking for individual disability insurance. The online companies simply don’t respond (they take personal details and never call back). I reside in San Francisco/bay-area region. Is there a local provider/agent that I can talk to ?

is it a law requierment to file for long term disability insurance with your employer?

i want to protect my medical records and keep them confidential, so i don’t want to file for long term disability. is this with in my rights in california?