Questions on Long-Term Disability Benefits

Can I get long-term disability insurance benefits if my employer fired me and ended my policy?

The decisive question is whether you were insured on your disability onset date, not whether you're insured on the date you file your claim.

Can a Doctor's Note With Work Restrictions Help You Get Disability?

Doctor's notes need to include specific functional restrictions.

Can I Work or Collect Unemployment While I Collect Long-Term Disability?

Can I get a new job while I'm collecting long-term disability benefits? If I can't find a job, can I collect unemployment?

Can I qualify for pregnancy disability after working temp jobs?

Will I still qualify for pregnancy disability/paid family leave?

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Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability

Written by a former SSA medical consultant, Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability is the essential book for learning about the disability process, and can be helpful whether you hire or lawyer or not.

Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions: Get the Most out of Your Retirement & Medical Benefits

Nolo's book covers Medicaid rules for seniors and persons with disabilities.