On 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 an appeal of a federal disability insurance denial or termination, the court must...
Denied ERISA Disability Insurance Claims
Policy language limits disability insurer administrator’s power
A 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 about the standards of review courts apply when considering an appeal...
Insurers use of drones in surveillance of disability claimants
When you are ill or injured to the point where you had to file a claim for disability benefits under your disability insurance policy, it can be disheartening to learn that during the initial review process or even while on claim that your insurance company put you...
What is a disability insurer’s structural conflict of interest?
A 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 claims internally, rather than outsourcing that...
Dealing with a disability insurance claim denial
When 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 group and other employer insurance plans are covered under ERISA, the federal Employment...