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The complex process of adjudicating SSDI claims citing pain conditions

The complex process of adjudicating SSDI claims citing pain conditions

The SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) claim adjudication process has a reputation for being rigorous, and this is certainly true for many applicants. While some claims are more straightforward, many are complex and require detailed examination to determine...
The Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance program

The Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance program

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), enacted on August 5, 1993, provides twelve weeks of covered leave within a 12-month period for eligible employees. Despite providing job protection and continuation of group health insurance, if applicable, being approved for FMLA...
Navigating the complex journey of returning to work

Navigating the complex journey of returning to work

Returning to work after a lengthy absence can be daunting. Disability is complex, and not only is it essential that an individual with a disability finds a job that matches their unique needs and past experience, but even after returning to work, both workers with...
Disabled and Unable to Work – Paid Leave Integration

Disabled and Unable to Work – Paid Leave Integration

When an incident prevents an individual from working, what follows is a series of events involving various entities, including employers, insurance carriers, and physicians. As the individual navigates the road before them, they will soon realize there is rarely a...
Identifying key differences in covered leave

Identifying key differences in covered leave

There is no universally accepted definition of covered leave. Across the United States, what constituents a “covered leave” varies at each level, starting at the federal government and trickling down to individual employers. While coverage may overlap at each level,...