Short-term disability sometimes covers mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression and alcohol rehab. Government programs help most.| Growing Family Benefits
Does short-term disability insurance cover family members? You may need to find alternatives to care for a spouse, child, or elderly parent.| Growing Family Benefits
Insurance companies might deny your short-term disability application for coverage or claim for benefits. Learn how preparation avoids rejection.| Growing Family Benefits
Supplemental disability insurance fills gaps left by employer-based group plans, social security, and state programs. An extra policy helps.| Growing Family Benefits
What should you do if your employer does not offer short-term disability insurance as an employee benefit? Consider buying individual coverage.| Growing Family Benefits
Can you collect short-term disability through Social Security? The government says no but check the legal definition first. You may want to apply.| Growing Family Benefits
Can you purchase short-term disability insurance while pregnant and get approved? Yes, you can buy anytime, and probably should. Most don't.| Growing Family Benefits
Short-term disability insurance is sometimes mandatory depending on the state where you work – not where you live. But only a handful require benefits.| Growing Family Benefits
Federal and state government financial assistance programs can help new parents cope with the fiscal challenges of having and raising children.| Growing Family Benefits