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Who is eligible for long-term disability?

Unum, one of the biggest providers of disability insurance, reports that three out of 10 workers between 25 and 65 years of age experience some sort of illness or accident that prevents them from working for at least three months, reports About.com. About 60 percent of the time, these injuries do not happen at the workplace, which means that worker's compensation does not cover the costs. Long-term disability helps by paying a portion of the affected employee's salary and generally starts to pay after short-term disability has exhausted its benefits.\nThe decision about who pays for ..

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What are the reasons why people immigrated to America?

Immigration in the United States is divided into four eras: the colonial period, the mid-19th century, the start of the 20th century and post-1965. Each era brought with it a different major group of immigrants and a different reason for immigrating.\nDuring the colonial period, immigrants came to America to flee religious or economic persecution and to attempt to establish a better life for themselves. However, the 1790 Act limited entry to "free white persons."\nThe mid-19th century brought immigrants mainly from northern Europe, and they came as indentured servants. During the early 20th ce..

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What are some directories for Thunder Bay, Ontario, phone numbers?

Canada411 allows users to search by name and location for phone numbers, while 411.ca provides a list of all last names with phone numbers on record in Thunder Bay for users to browse. Yellow Pages breaks down Thunder Bay listings by business category, such as restaurants or community services. Yellow Pages and Canada411 work with Tbaytel, Thunder Bay's local telephone service provider, for their listings.

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How do you obtain a copy of a restraining order?

It's a good rule of thumb to keep a copy of your restraining order on hand, ready to present to law enforcement and others at any time. Give a copy of the restraining order to your workplace and the schools that your children attend, advises Mass Legal Help. Restraining orders contain important information about what the abuser is allowed to do and what the abuser must refrain from doing, notes About.com. Conditions vary, depending on the state, but abusers are commonly ordered not have any physical or phone contact with you at home, work and other named places. If the abuser caused you p..

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How much money does the government allow for a widow's pension?

A widow who has reached full retirement age is entitled to receive 100 percent of the benefits due to her deceased husband, according to the Social Security Administration. As of 2015, between the age of 60 and full retirement age, the widow may receive 71.5 to 99 percent of the total amount of her husband's benefits. A widow who is still caring for any child 15 years or younger receives 75 percent of the total benefit. A widow who is disabled and between the ages of 50 and 60 receives 71.5 percent of the benefits.

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What is the list of the Bill of Rights?

The first amendment, Freedom of Speech, Press, Religion and Petition, prevents Congress from making law denying these rights, states the Avalon Project of Yale Law School. Amendment II, Right to keep and bear arms, provides for a well-regulated militia to protect the security of a free state. Amendment III, Conditions of quarters for soldiers, provides that no soldier, during time of peace or war, shall be quartered in any house without consent of the owner. Amendment IV, Right of search and seizure regulated, allows individuals to be secure in their persons, houses, paper and effects.\nProvis..

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What is the customer service number for Medicaid?

Medicaid is a state-regulated program that offers free or low-cost health insurance to low income families or individuals. The list of potential applicants include children, pregnant women, parents, and seniors. Eligibility is based upon income and if it falls within the limits of the federal poverty level that is set by the residing state.

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What are some benefits for disabled veterans?

In order for a veteran to qualify for benefits, he must meet certain criteria, including being on active service when he became disabled or receiving a discharge under conditions other than dishonorable, says Nolo. Veterans are not eligible for any disability compensation for a disability caused by the veteran's own willful misconduct.\nDisabled veterans may be eligible to receive a pension when they have a low income and little assets, served at least 90 days, with at least one day of that service during wartime, and being totally and permanently disabled. They may also qualify if they a..

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How many Senators does each state have?

The decision to allow each state two Senators was part of the "Great Compromise" of 1787. In deciding delegation from each state, the Founding Fathers agreed to give equal representation in the Senate and to have representation determined by state population in the House of Representatives. United States Senators serve 6-year terms with no limit to the number of terms they serve. Terms are staggered so that one-third of the Senate seats are open for election every 2 years. Senators must be at least 30 years old and a citizen of the United States for at least 9 years.

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What is the Human Rights Act?

The Act provides basic protections and rights in Articles 2 through 18. Article 2 protects all citizens' right to life, including the right to be protected if their lives are at risk. Article 3 provides protection from torture and other mistreatment, including protection from extradition or deportation if the other country employs these methods. Article 4 prohibits slavery and forced labor.\nArticle 5 protects all citizens' rights to freedom and security and guarantees due process. Along the same lines, Article 6 guarantees the right to a fair trial in a court of law, and Article 7 p..

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