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Non-Medical Eligibility for Long-Term Disability Claims

Here you can browse all of our posts related to eligibility for Long-Term Disability insurance benefits.

Gig Work and Part-Time Work Is Still Work

October 20, 2025 // by Nick Ortiz

If you’ve applied for long-term disability (LTD) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you may think that driving for Uber, picking up freelance projects, or selling crafts on Etsy is harmless. After all, it’s flexible, sporadic, and usually not a full-time income. But here’s the problem: gig work and part-time jobs still count as …

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Category: Non-Medical Eligibility for Long-Term Disability Claims, Social Security Disability

Can I Quit My Job While on Long Term Disability?

June 4, 2025 // by Nick Ortiz

Many long term disability recipients remain “employed” with their employer, perhaps listed as an “inactive employee”. But let’s say there has not been a formal separation either by resignation or termination. Can one “quit” the job while receiving long term disability (LTD) benefits? Yes, you can quit your job while on LTD benefits, but it’s …

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Category: Non-Medical Eligibility for Long-Term Disability Claims

Is Age A Factor In Long-Term Disability Claims?

July 14, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

Yes, age is absolutely a factor in most long-term disability (LTD) claims. From how long benefits are paid to how disability is defined under the policy, age can influence key aspects of your claim. Reaching the Maximum Age For Benefits Most LTD policies don’t offer benefits for life. Instead, benefits typically end at a set …

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Category: Non-Medical Eligibility for Long-Term Disability Claims

How Occupation And Education Affect Long-Term Disability Claims

July 14, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

Are you curious about how your job and education impact long-term disability (LTD) claims? The type of work you do and your level of education can significantly influence the outcome of your claim. Understanding how these factors come into play can help you better navigate the claims process and protect your benefits. Own Occupation vs. …

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