Workplace Disabilities That Are Often Overlooked
Posted November 17, 2015
Regardless of your job title, responsibilities, industry, or employer, you could suffer an on the job injury. This holds true even if you sit at a desk all day. Of course, some work injuries are more common than others. Knowing these can go a long way in helping you prevent trouble. This holds true both […]
‘Tis the Season: How To Stay Safe When Shopping Online
Posted November 13, 2015
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With Black Friday only two weeks away, the holiday shopping season is rapidly approaching.
The National Retail Federation estimates 46% of holiday browsing and buying will take place online this season.
What industry has the least chance of having a disability plan?
Posted November 12, 2015
Want to know how likely someone in California is to have a disability insurance plan? Just look at the industry in which that person works, and it can give you an idea of the odds. Reports have shown that those who have service industry jobs have the lowest chance of having disability insurance. For example, […]

5 Questions You Need To Ask During Open Enrollment
Posted November 11, 2015
Open Enrollment is underway, so now is the perfect time to review your benefit options. However, research shows that most of us would rather spend time on other tasks. This attitude can have long-term ramifications, such as unexpected costs or insufficient coverage. According to an Aflac survey, 56% of people say they spend less than […]
What will you do if your long term care premium increases?
Posted November 10, 2015
There are many benefits of a long term care insurance policy, including the peace of mind that comes along with the financial security. But what happens if your long term care coverage increases in cost? If this happens, it is important to understand two things: — Why the increase occurred. — Your options for dealing […]

Planning to have a baby? Consider a short-term disability policy
Posted November 5, 2015
Family leave time has been a hot topic for a while now, and as many of our readers know, the U.S. is the only country that doesn’t require employers to provide paid maternity leave. Although California’s family leave laws are more generous than those of many states, employers aren’t required to provide paid leave for […]
Coverage options for long term care
Posted November 3, 2015
Long term care is not something most people want to think about. However, consider this statistic shared by Fidelity: Approximately 12 million Americans require some type of long term care every year. With this in mind, it would be in your best interest to consider your options for long term care. You hope you never […]
The main types of health and disability claims
Posted October 29, 2015
When you make a health and disability benefits claim, there are specific time limits for how long it can take for the claim to be evaluated. These are different depending on the type of claim, which could be one of the following: — Group health claims. When a group claim is made, it will be […]
By The Numbers: Why Californians Need Flood Insurance
Posted October 28, 2015
FEMA officials recently urged California residents to purchase flood insurance before drenching El Niño rains hit, even if they live in low or moderate-risk areas. The infographic below explains the risk and cost of flooding and what Californians need to know before they dismiss the idea of flood insurance. For more information on flood insurance, […]