by Rebecca Tonn Published: June 26,2009
About 19 percent of the U.S. population has some type of disability, according to the Census Bureau. Of adults — ages 21 to 64 — with disabilities, only 46 percent are employed, compared to 84 percent of adults without disabilities. Many people have children, family members or loved ones who are disabled and need financial support. But [...] [...]
by Amy Gillentine Published: June 5,2009
Tags: disability, Health Care
Getting injured or disabled can cause a staggering financial impact if people don’t have disability insurance – costs can reach as high as 20 times a person’s annual salary. That’s according to a study released by the Life Foundation and America’s Health Insurance Plans. The study provides a rare look at the consequences facing individuals who can’t [...] [...]
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