Monthly Archives: September 2021

Definition, symptoms, treatment, etc.

Pseudogout is the term some people use for calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD), which occurs when calcium pyrophosphate crystals form and accumulate in the joints and surrounding tissues. CPPD is a type of arthritis that has symptoms similar to gout. Gout is also a type of arthritis, but its symptoms …

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Disability Insurance May Provide COVID Coverage

Health insurance isn’t the only benefit you need to look at during the open enrollment season. According to the Business Group on Health, nearly half of large employers expect an increase in disability benefit claims due to complications from COVID-19, or what is often referred to as long-haul COVID. If …

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Disability insurance for business owners

There are many good reasons to purchase individual disability insurance to replace your income in the event of an injury. But if you own a business, it’s not just about you. As a business owner, you are probably the main driving force behind your business, as well as the bankroll. …

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Uber-style disability care service launched in Seattle

twin sisters of Minneapolis and Joshin co-founders Melissa Danielsen (CEO) and Melanie Fountaine (COO) are excited to see their product hit the Seattle market. The duo have created a digital care platform that connects caregivers with families with specialist care needs because they understand this struggle firsthand. Joshin is clearly …

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What’s love got to do with disability insurance?

Tying the knot could mean a loss of health coverage, income support and other essential resources for millions of Americans. For many in the queer community, the phrase “marriage equality” brings back memories of the decades-long uphill battle that culminated in a landmark 2015 Supreme Court decision that legalized same-sex …

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How are social security disability benefits calculated?

Mathematically speaking, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is calculated in the same way as Social Security retirement benefits. Both are based on your record of “covered income” – employment income on which you have paid Social Security taxes. The Social Security Administration (SSA) begins by calculating your average monthly income …

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Are long-term disability benefits taxable?

Typically, long-term disability and short-term disability benefits would be taxed every time you file your annual income tax returns. This means that income tax is not deducted when issuing long term disability and short term disability benefits. As of January 2015, Canada Revenue Authority (CRA) requirements state that long-term and …

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Disability benefits for hidradenitis suppurativa

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, debilitating skin condition characterized by sores and lumps that form on the buttocks, armpits and groin. Healthcare professionals are not sure what causes HS. However, research indicates a combination of sweat and keratin that clogs hair follicles. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, …

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The second time, it’s the charm: the Court rejects (again) the putative class action in terms of disability insurance | Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

For the second time, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York has dismissed an alleged class action lawsuit alleging that insurance companies sold them disability insurance policies that were void under the law from New York. The lawsuit relates to the “HealthExtras” insurance program, a …

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