Long-term disability is a physical or mental handicap that causes an inability to work, an inability to adjust to other work because of a medical condition or a handicap that is expected to last for at least or a year or will result in death, as identified by the Social Security Administration. Disability is further separated into two different types: permanent and temporary. Those who qualify for long-term disability will need medical references and reports, and will be eligible for numerous benefit programs and even disability insurance benefits.Continue Reading
There are some medical conditions that are automatically considered as a disability. It is important to look at the disabling list posted by the Social Security Administration for more information.
There are various types of disabilities, depending on what may be impaired. They include: