For most ERISA long-term disability (LTD) cases that proceed to court, the case is decided on a closed administrative record in which the judge can only review the information contained in the insurer’s claim file as of the date it rendered its final decision. In...
An insurance company’s goal is to make money, which naturally means the number one goal, besides selling insurance policies, is to deny insurance claims. However, if a claimant has a strong case with no plausible reason to deny, insurance companies will sometimes...
Dentists’ claims for short-and long-term disability (STD and LTD, respectively) benefits are often among the most complex and difficult claims to get (and keep) approved, and also to successfully navigate appeals and lawsuits when they get denied. This article...
Important disclaimer: The information in this blog post is intended as general guidance for lawsuits filed under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). If your claim is regarding an individual disability insurance policy not governed by ERISA,...
Congratulations—your long-term disability appeal was approved! The good news is that you will likely be receiving a check from your disability insurance carrier for the total amount of past due disability benefits and begin receiving monthly benefit on an ongoing...
If you have a chronic or progressive medical condition that is beginning to impact your ability to work, you might be wondering if you can file for benefits under your Short- or Long-Term Disability Insurance policy before you stop working. Even if your medical...
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