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Maternity and Parental Leave Laws in Colorado

Colorado law gives you the right to take paid maternity or parental leave and the right to reasonable accommodations when you’re pregnant so you can work.

Will My Student Loans Be Forgiven if I'm Approved for Disability Benefits?

If I'm approved, can I get my student loans forgiven?

Social Security vs Railroad Retirement, Disability, and Survivor Benefits

The railroad retirement program offers different and somewhat expanded benefits from Social Security.

Short-Term Disability Insurance Overview

Learn how long the waiting period for short-term disability is and when you should be approved for short-term disability insurance benefits.

Can You Get Disability Benefits for Asthma?

Those who suffer from frequent and severe asthma attacks that can't be controlled with medication may get Social Security disability benefits.

What Qualifies for Short-Term Disability Benefits?

Only a few states provide temporary disability benefits, though workers' comp and employer-funded disability insurance do as well.

Getting Disability Benefits With a Pacemaker or Cardiac Defibrillator

If you have a pacemaker or implanted cardiac defibrillator (ICD), you’ll still need to prove you can't work to get Social Security disability benefits.

Social Security Survivor Benefits for Divorced Spouses

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides surviving ex-spouses with almost the same benefits as widows.

Important Changes for Social Security and SSI Disability in 2026

Changes for 2026 include increases in Social Security and SSI disability benefit amounts, SSI income limits, and how much you can earn from working.

Can I Get SSDI Benefits If I Haven't Worked in a Long Time?

There are ways to get SSDI or SSI disability even if you haven't worked for a long time.

Bethany K. Laurence

Attorney · UC Law San Francisco

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