The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, more commonly known as ERISA, is a federal law enacted by Congress that establishes minimum standards designed to protect the retirement, health, and other welfare benefit plans (life insurance, disability insurance, etc.) of private industry employees from fiduciary misuse. It is administered by the U.S. Department of […]
11 Things to Know about ERISA and Filing Long Term Disability Insurance Claims
If you are an employee at a private or publicly traded company, chances are your long term disability insurance and other employee benefits are regulated under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, or ERISA. Passed by Congress in 1974, ERISA’s main purpose is to regulate and protect the employee benefits plans of workers employed at […]
Myths About Social Security Disability
There are many common myths about Social Security disability benefits. These misconceptions often leave those in need of benefits confused about what they qualify for and what to expect from the process. Find out the truth behind these myths. Myth: Everyone gets denied for disability benefits the first time. Fact: While many people who apply […]
