COVID-19 long-haulers face many challenges as they deal with the lingering effects of the virus. Months after the initial infection, hospitalizations, medical treatments, and therapy, leave many long-haulers unable to return to work due to limitations caused by COVID-19.
Continuing illness or injury can disable a person so it becomes impossible to work. An individual is no longer able to fulfill their essential job functions.
Disability insurance policies are purchased to provide financial security to insured individuals should they become unable to work in the same capacity due to a disabling medical condition. This insurance coverage is important to all professionals, particularly licensed doctors such as physicians and surgeons. At Seltzer & Associates, we have extensive experience working with insurance companies nationwide and pursuing claims for medical professionals seeking individual, group, short-term and long-term disability insurance benefits. If your ability to work has been affected by a medical condition a Philadelphia long-term disability lawyer may be able to help. Not only will our team help […]
Vision loss and impairment can easily disrupt a physician or surgeon’s ability to work. However, many people are uncertain whether a disability insurance policy will provide coverage in the event of disability due to vision loss. Vision loss that prevents a doctor from working may be a covered condition under a disability insurance policy, and you should not forego any disability insurance benefits to which you are entitled. Seltzer & Associates has extensive experience working with insurance companies on a national level to secure disability insurance benefits for clients suffering from a wide range of disabilities. When insured individuals may […]
Social Anxiety Disorder is a mental health condition in which sufferers have difficulty engaging and interacting with others, going to new places, and meeting new people. Social anxiety can be devastating to a medical career due to the associated limitations. When social anxiety derails medical careers, many rely on disability insurance benefits for financial security. Unfortunately, many insurance companies make it difficult to secure disability insurance benefits for mental health conditions such as social anxiety. Working with a Philadelphia long-term disability lawyer can help you safeguard your future. At Seltzer & Associates, we understand how disruptive mental health disorders can […]
It has come to light that about 1 in 3 COVID-19 patients are diagnosed with a neuropsychiatric condition within six months of their coronavirus diagnosis, with 1 in 8 patients being newly diagnosed with neuropsychiatric conditions.
With over a year of experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic, we have the benefit of learning from new information, studying the ever-growing amount of historic COVID-19 data, and learning from our prior understanding of the way this illness affects patients.
Drug overdoses have been a problem for a long time, but in recent months drug overdose occurrences have been on the rise, in particular overdose deaths related to opioid abuse. With a variety of drugs available and the stress of an ongoing pandemic, essential workers are at great risk of substance abuse and drug overdose. As our healthcare system continues to be strained throughout the pandemic, we are putting our essential healthcare workers at great risk once again when they need support and security. We can help by advocating for support for mental health, reducing the stigma of substance abuse […]
It has been more than a year since we first learned of COVID-19 and experienced an ever-changing and challenging world. Our medical professionals, doctors and surgeons have been rightfully hailed as heroes throughout the pandemic as they seek ways to treat symptoms and prevent the spread of COVID-19. At Seltzer & Associates, we honor and thank our medical professionals for all they do to protect our community health while putting themselves at risk for exposure to infectious diseases including COVID-19. As time goes on we learn more about the effects on COVID-19 “long-haulers,” defined as people who experience lingering side […]
The coronavirus pandemic and subsequent periods of quarantine have seen an increase in substance abuse among people from various trades, including essential workers who are putting in maximum time and effort to serve their communities. Unfortunately, substance abuse can increase in stressful situations such as dealing with a pandemic or being quarantined for extended periods of time. If you are suffering from substance abuse and complications, you should seek assistance from a Philadelphia disability insurance attorney to help you pursue your disability insurance benefits. With experience nationwide in handling substance abuse disability insurance claims, Seltzer & Associates is able to […]
