The Trump administration is proposing new rules for the national disability safety net program that could end benefits for tens of thousands of people. The rules would require more frequent checks of documents from people receiving Social Security disability benefits in a process known as “continuous disability review.” The proposed …
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How much disability insurance do I need? advice from a financial planner
Jacob Lund / Getty Images If you wouldn’t be able to meet your goals or be financially stable if you lost your income tomorrow, then it’s worth considering what type of disability insurance coverage is right for you. Generally, you want your disability insurance benefit to cover your expenses. In …
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In 2007, my quest to regain my sanity was not improving to the point that I could return to work. About nine months had passed since I returned my last freelance writing job. My diagnosis of bipolar disorder had derailed my career. Having worked for the Social Security Disability Insurance …
Read More »Trump administration’s proposed policy change on disability benefits will hurt thousands of Americans
Activists raise awareness of Trump administration’s proposed social security policy … [+] cash. Getty The Trump administration is working on a proposal that would cut disability benefits for hundreds of thousands of Americans. Applying for social security benefits is already a complicated and rigorous procedure, and the proposed new rule …
Read More »Why I bought disability insurance even though I was young
Hispanic / Getty Images Part of being young is assuming you’re invincible. Part of aging is learning that you are not. I learned this lesson after a protracted health incident in early 2019, when I was forced to take several extended breaks from work. For the first time, I thought …
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