Pekas Smith Clarifies Which Medical Conditions Qualify for Disability Benefits Under the SSA Blue Book. PHOENIX, AZ. A common misconception among applicants is that certain diagno ...

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Pekas Smith, an Arizona disability law firm, has published guidance on how ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Chip Stapleton is a Series 7 and Series 66 license holder, CFA Level 1 exam holder, and ...

An appeals court recently ruled that federal employees’ disability retirement benefits cannot be denied solely based on a lack of “objective” medical evidence.

OneAmerica Financial® has introduced a new digital disability guide designed to help individuals better understand group disability protection and feel more prepared when filing a claim becomes ...

If you receive a denial letter from your insurer, don’t appeal the decision before seeking legal advice, says a leading ...

Certain adjustments to financial security, annuity payments and insurance options for federal employees and retirees are in the beginning stages of consideration in Congress. Four bills that House and ...

The US differs greatly from Australia because of its enormous defence spending. The US has the largest military budget in the world, representing about 3.1 per cent of the nation's gross domestic ...

The 2026 Benefits Open Enrollment period closed on May 6, 2026. Open Enrollment is the one time each year you can enroll or make changes in your health care benefits. Otherwise, changes may only be ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Katrina Ávila Munichiello is an experienced editor, writer, fact-checker, and proofreader ...

Sedgwick is a third-party claims administrator that handles disability claims on behalf of insurance companies. However, they have a history of wrongfully denying claims and leaving many without the ...

Clearer short-term political benefits. That phrase should be commonplace in every flattering newspaper retirement story of every congressman's career in the coming years. At least for those who've ...