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Category Archives: Disability
Study indicates STD, LTD remain stable despite economy
“I expected to see one of two things: Because of the tremendous changes in the economy, I expected to see dramatic changes in disability,” says IBI President Thomas Parry. The second: That it would stay flat. “Employees are so concerned abut not having a job when they returned from disability that they sucked it up and decided not to file a claim.” Continue reading
Under-35 crowd becomes more benefits savvy
By Lydell C. Bridgeford February 8, 2011 The economy and health reform may have prompted the youngest workers at U.S. companies to take a deeper interest in workplace benefits, according to online research conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of … Continue reading
Raise awareness, reduce depression by lending support to Mental Health Month
To mark both Disability Insurance Awareness Month and Mental Health Month the life insurer and nonprofit group are teaming up this month to raise awareness about depression as a common cause of disability.
And although I’m certain both groups would appreciate it if you would spread the word all month long among your employees about mental health and disability, all they’re really asking is for you to take a quiz. Easy peasy, right?
The month-long educational campaign is centered on a brief online quiz designed to dispel myths about mental illness and disability, as well as reinforce the importance of protecting one’s ability to earn an income. Continue reading
