Denied ERISA Claims
LTD Insurer’s Failure To Disclose Key Report Triggers De Novo Review
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Denied ERISA ClaimsOn January 21, an Alabama federal court decided that the proper standard of judicial review in an appeal of a long-term disability insurance benefit termination was “de novo” review. In
Policy Language Limits Disability Insurer Administrator’s Power
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Denied ERISA ClaimsA recent court opinion sheds light on the ramifications of disability insurance policy language that describes what powers the insurer’s administrator has to decide claims. We recently posted a blog
What Is A Disability Insurer’s Structural Conflict Of Interest?
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Denied ERISA ClaimsA large insurance company that sells short- or long-term disability coverage can intimidate an individual fighting for their rightful benefits after having become disabled. When that insurer decides its own
Court Holds LTD Claimant Did Not Have A Pre-Existing Condition
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Denied ERISA ClaimsOn Sept. 3, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit held that Aetna had wrongly denied long-term disability insurance coverage to a claimant with malignant melanoma. The opinion turns
Dealing With A Disability Insurance Claim Denial
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Denied ERISA ClaimsWhen a Florida resident gets seriously injured or sick and needs to file a claim on their disability insurance, they could be faced with an unexpected denial of benefits. Many
Important Tips For Appealing An ERISA Disability Insurance Denial
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Denied ERISA ClaimsA denial of disability insurance benefits too often comes as a surprise to individuals who file legitimate claims and are genuinely unable to competently perform their job duties with reasonable continuity. Making
MetLife Was Unreasonable To Reduce Insured’s Disability Benefit By Pension Funds Rolled Over Into IRA
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Denied ERISA ClaimsBy Maggie Smith of Disability Insurance Law Group: In a decision last month out of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Court found Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) was unreasonable
Cigna Agrees To Reevaluate And Settle Improperly Denied Disability Claims And Terminated Disability Payments
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Denied ERISA ClaimsIn response to an investigation into the unfair claims handling practices of CIGNA since 2006, the CIGNA Group has agreed to set aside $77 million to settle claims that it