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Short-term medical disability insurance replaces a portion of your income if you are temporarily unable to work after a qualifying temporary illness or injury. Eligibility and coverage depend on your ...

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The benefits of long-term disability policies are often offset by the amount of Social Security and retirement benefits you qualify to receive. In other words, the benefit will only pay the difference ...

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