Newly disabled? Yes. Powerless? Not anymore!
Persistence is Power! is a complete, nationwide disability resource to help you through the entire disability process. Packed with step-by-step-instructions, checklists, forms, examples, answers to FAQs, Internet sites and other resources, this book is a must-read for newly disabled employees, their caregivers, and anyone who works for organizations that serve them.
Persistence is Power! provides information about all three of the major disability benefit plans—Social Security, Disability Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation—as well as other benefits. Written in simple language, with headings and key words in blue, readers can quickly locate and easily understand the information they need.
Learn how to develop your own coping strategy; decide if long-term disability is right for you; determine eligibility for disability benefits; gather evidence and prepare a winning claim; manage paperwork; deal with financial, medical, legal, and privacy issues; and avoid common disability traps. Armed with real-world facts, you’ll be back in the driver’s seat, making informed decisions that affect you and your family/loved ones.
Co-authors Jeanne Lazo and Carol J. Amato bring over 25 years each of research, technical, and business writing experience to Persistence is Power! Both have master s degrees. Carol J. Amato, a professional writer, has authored 17 books. Jeanne Lazo was employed as a technologist, manager, consultant, and trainer by Fortune 500 companies for more than 23 years, when her career was interrupted by a disability. She experienced first-hand the difficulties in dealing with Social Security and employer-sponsored disability insurance. Her own case has been appealed as high as the U. S. Federal Court, and in the process, she gained a wealth of insider knowledge.