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IL Disability Income Parity Task Force Report Executive Summary Final

Our founding partner, Mark DeBofsky, recently completed an important assignment where he was appointed to the Illinois “Disability Income Insurance and Parity for Behavioral Health Conditions Task Force. The task force was to examine the issue of disability insurance policies offering disparate coverage for behavioral health conditions, in contrast to health insurance where parity in coverage for physical and mental conditions is statutorily mandated. […]

Narcolepsy Disability Benefits

Narcolepsy can be a debilitating, chronic neurological disorder that affects every aspect of a person’s daily living. People who suffer from Narcolepsy generally experience Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (“ESD”) due to the brain’s inability to control the sleep-wake cycles […]

Does Bipolar Disorder Qualify You for Disability?

If you have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and it impacts your ability to work, you may qualify for disability insurance benefits based on your condition. This article will discuss the key points to consider when you are filing a claim for disability insurance benefits for bipolar disorder, along with tips to help you navigate the claim […]