Some of the most important regulations related to employee retirement plans and disability issues are laid out in ERISA. ERISA is an acronym that refers to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. It's one of the most important federal laws when it comes to...
Across New Jersey and in other parts of the U.S., millions of people who apply for Social Security benefits and are denied each year. The reasons for a denial of a Social Security disability claim are numerous, but there are several common reasons why a claim might be...
Disability insurance in Hackensack, New Jersey, provides an income for those who can no longer work due to injury or illness. Some employs buy insurance through employers, but the insurance is only good for the duration of employment. Private long-term disability and...
A recent ruling involving the three-year statute of limitations involving the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) could affect your own retirement plan savings. The unanimous 14-page ruling involving Intel Corporation Investment Policy Committee v. Sulyma...
Michigan employees who are going through a divorce are likely to find it difficult to focus on work. Divorce takes up a fair amount of emotional energy and time, especially for couples who own multiple assets whose marital property value needs to be assessed and...
Many people in New Jersey have short- and long-term disability coverage as a benefit through their employers. These types of benefits are covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. As an ERISA-covered benefit plan, an employer-provided benefit...
Filing for disability benefits can be a frustrating experience for many claimants. Applicants are unable to work and many times must be off from work for an extended period before benefits are even available. This is not only true for New Jersey residents applying for...
When applying for Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, in New Jersey, there are many factors that the Social Security Administration will consider. Because a person must be disabled and unable to work to get the benefits, there are certain questions that...
When you file a disability claim in New Jersey or any other state, it will be sent to an examiner for review. There is a chance that your initial application will be denied. However, this doesn't necessarily mean that you won't eventually be approved for payments at a...
Individuals in New Jersey and throughout the country who go on long-term disability remain out of work for 34.6 months on average. Long-term care policies typically go into effect anywhere from 10 to 53 weeks after an individual is forced to leave work because of an...