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Find the Long Term Disability Insurance You Need With These Simple Tips

June 3, 2014 No Comments

When disaster strikes in the form of an illness or injury, it can often render you disabled and unable to work. This may last a few weeks, a few months, a few years or the rest of your life. Long-term disability insurance is a special type of insurance coverage that can ensure you stay financially secure during such a time. However, purchasing long term disability insurance should be considered as an investment. Therefore, you need to be careful when buying. Here are a few tips to make the search and purchase process smooth: Don’t Rely Solely on Government Assistance Social Security benefits are often available to those who become disabled due to an injury or illness. However, it can often take months to be approved, if you are approved at all. Therefore, long-term disability insurance is a necessary back-up plan to replace the income that you had from your job.

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Is Disability Insurance Something I Really Need?

May 27, 2014 No Comments

You likely have insurance coverage for your house, your automobile and your personal belongings. However, have you ever thought about insuring yourself? We’re not talking about life insurance. We’re talking about disability insurance, which would provide assistance if you were to lose your ability to work and bring in a paycheck. Did you know that 25% of 20-year-old individuals today will become disabled in one way or another before they are 67 years of age? Further, the average disability payment for Americans as of March 2014 was just over $1,130 a month. That’s hardly enough to pay the bills. More often than not, just missing a day of work can put a family in a real bind financially, so what would happen if you couldn’t work for several months? This is why it might make sense to consider disability insurance. Disability insurance comes in many shapes and forms, as explained below.

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Understanding Your Disability Insurance Options

May 22, 2014 No Comments

The majority of people in the workforce never even consider the fact that they may become temporarily or permanently disabled. As a matter of fact, it should be something that people give some thought to. People think about life insurance and how their family will survive financially if they were to die unexpectedly. People are diagnosed with illnesses and are injured every day; if you read a newspaper or turn on the TV you already know this. So, maybe it is time to think about what would happen to you and your family, if you were injured or became ill. According to the Council for Disability Awareness (CDA), the majority of the workforce has to depend on using their vacation and sick time they have accrued. Eventually, and in some cases quickly, you will be out of paid time off. What are you going to do when the money runs

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When Can I Sign Up for Medicare Part A and Part B?

May 7, 2014 No Comments

Of all the government assistance programs out there, people tend to have the most questions about Medicare. It’s true that this government-run health insurance plan can be confusing, because it is so detailed. However, if you just know a few basics about it, it will make learning the rest so much easier. First of all, you become eligible for Medicare at age 65, regardless of whether or not you are still working or have retired. You can use it in conjunction with your employer-sponsored health insurance while you’re still working, or if you’re able to retain that insurance after you retire. Medicare then acts like a backup insurance plan to cover the things your primary insurance doesn’t cover, such as co-pays. You can also get Medicare if you are legally disabled, regardless of your age. When you first become eligible for Medicare, you are automatically signed up for Part A.

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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

May 2, 2014 No Comments

With the arrival of spring, almost everyone wants to head outside for fun. However, most people do not protect themselves from the sun and thus get skin cancer. The bad news is that 3.5 million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer every year. The good news is that skin cancer prevention is easy. Here are tips from the Skin Cancer foundation. Cover Up Before Going Out Wear wide-brimmed hats and long sleeves in light fabrics when spending long times in the sun. If it’s impractical to wear long sleeves, then use sunscreen. Remember to use 2 tablespoons of sunscreen to help protect your entire body. Check Your Skin Every Month Take a few minutes every month to check your skin for strange colorations, new moles or red patches that will not go away. Remember to check in between fingers and toes, behind the ears and under your armpits. Women should

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Medicare Part C: Five Facts You Should Know

April 28, 2014 No Comments

Considering Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans? Here are few factors that could help you make a sound decision: 1. Medicare Supplement plans do not replace the government Medicare programs. Supplement plans, also known as Part C plans, cover additional benefits not covered by Medicare Parts A & B. 2. Part C plans do not cover prescription drugs. You need a Medicare Part D plan, usually sold separately, to gain prescription benefits. 3. Although you may have heard otherwise, the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) has not eliminated Part C plans. The new health law does affect how insurers are reimbursed, which could lead some plans to change or eliminate some services. 4. Every Medicare Supplement insurer offers the same standard benefits. You should choose a plan based on its reputation, customer service and cost. 5. Medicare Supplement Insurance has an Open Enrollment window. The first takes place within three months before or

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