Workers' Compensation Perspectives

JUNE 2, 2024

Last time, we outlined the growth in mental disorder/psychological injury claims in workers' compensation and related workplace insurance programs. On the disability insurance side, this shift has meant changes to policies and procedures. Disability insurers also want to limit their liability to non-work-related cases.

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Attorney Charlie Hall

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Disabled veterans can apply and get Social Security Disability Insurance at the same time as Veteran Administration (VA) Disability Compensation. Getting approved for disability benefits provides increased income stability for veterans and their families. It provides vital safety net for American workers.

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Workers' Compensation Perspectives

AUGUST 27, 2023

[The following notes background and discussion points from a series of sessions Disability Management undergraduates completing a 4 th year course on Workplace Insurance and Benefits. Part 1 explores the reasons for the lack of trust in disability insurance. Skepticism and misconceptions about insurance are pervasive.

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Workers' Compensation Perspectives

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

[This is the second part of a discussion on the Disability Insurance “trust gap”. It is based on notes and discussions points for sessions in a 4th year Disability Management course on Workplace Insurance and Benefits. Part 1 explored the reasons for the lack of trust in disability insurance.

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Disability Insurance Insurance Medical Workers’ Compensation 52

Attorney Charlie Hall

AUGUST 15, 2021

WHAT IS SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY? As of 2019, there were 64 million Americans, including disabled workers, retired workers, and survivors receiving benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Sometimes, the local worker will call to gather more information from the claimant. APPEALS COUNCIL.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 11, 2020

The study found that though the co-workers of a person on paid paternal leave have to take up more work and put in more hours, they are paid extra for the task. The co-workers wellbeing is not affected (measured in the number of days called in sick). The Family and Medical Leave Act gives workers 12 weeks of unpaid leave.

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Insperity

AUGUST 26, 2013

Regardless of company size, offering health insurance will cost you. Health care reform creates billions of dollars in taxes and fees that will be absorbed by those who purchase coverage starting in 2014. Co-employment helps ease the burden by providing employees access to a large-group insurance plan sponsored by the PEO itself.

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