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My Long-Term Disability Lawsuit Has Been Filed. Now What?
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...
Your LTD Appeal Was Approved! Now What?
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...
Can I File a Short-/Long-Term Disability Insurance Claim While I’m Still Working?
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...
Navigating Disabilities in the Workplace: Should I seek a disability accommodation or disability benefits?
Disabled individuals may have a number of protections and rights in the workplace. However, determining how and when to invoke those rights can often be...
Responding To New Information During Your Short- or Long-Term Disability Appeal
You appealed a denial of your Short- or Long-Term Disability claim. Now the insurance company is asking you to respond to a report from a...
Unveiling the Benefits of Mediation for Long-Term Disability Insurance Cases
If your long-term disability (LTD) insurer has rendered a final denial regarding your claim for benefits such that you are unable to file any more...
Bridging the Gap: Ending Mental Health Disparity in Disability Insurance Policies
In recent years, the conversation surrounding mental health has gained momentum, prompting a closer examination of how mental health concerns are addressed across various facets...
An Uphill Battle: Understanding the “Arbitrary and Capricious” Standard of Review.
Let’s say that your long-term disability (LTD) insurance carrier has denied or terminated your claim for LTD benefits and you’ve exhausted your administrative appeals. Your...
Transitioning from Short-Term Disability to Long-Term Disability? Here’s What to Expect.
You have been off of work for a while and have been receiving short-term disability insurance benefits. Now the disability insurance company is letting you...