Disability Insurance Law Blog
Cognitive And Mental Health Conditions Are Not Always Subject To A 24 Month Maximum Benefit Cap
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Appealing A Claim DenialMany group Long Term Disability policies limit the payment of benefit to 24 months if the disability is “due in whole or part to mental illness.” However, insurance companies can
The First Circuit Court Of Appeals Determines That Standard Insurance Company Acted Unreasonably Denying A Claimant Benefits, Where It Failed To Consider The Claimant’s Actual Occupational Duties.
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Appealing A Claim DenialIn a recent case, the First Circuit Court of Appeals determined that Standard Insurance Company acted arbitrarily and capriciously when it denied an environmental attorney with severe depression Long-Term disability
Proving Disability From Depression, Anxiety, And Other Psychological Conditions
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Appealing A Claim DenialAs many insureds suffering from depression and/or anxiety can attest, filing a disability insurance claim based on these illnesses can be complicated and frustrating. Because “objective evidence” of depression and
Northern District Of Oklahoma Finds That Unum Acted Arbitrarily And Capriciously In Denying Disability Insurance Claim Of Pharmacist With A Physical Condition Requiring Narcotic Pain Medication
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance PoliciesA recent case out of the North District of Oklahoma, Anderson-Posey v. Unum Life Ins. Co. of Am., involved a long-term disability insurance policy issued by Unum Provident and governed under
Court Overturns Northwestern Mutual’s Denial Of Disability Insurance Benefits To Attorney With Congestive Heart Failure Unable To Handle Stress
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | ERISAA federal district court recently overturned Northwestern Mutual’s denial of own occupation disability insurance benefits to an attorney with congestive heart failure unable to handle stress. The case Mustain-Wood v. Northwestern Mututal Life
Court Overturns Northwestern Mutual’s Denial Of Disability Insurance Benefits To Attorney With Congestive Heart Failure Unable To Handle Stress
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance PoliciesA federal district court recently overturned Northwestern Mutual’s denial of own occupation disability insurance benefits to an attorney with congestive heart failure unable to handle stress. The case Mustain-Wood v. Northwestern Mututal Life
Own Occupation Vs Any Occupation Disability Policy Definitions
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Insurance Company TacticsMany group and individual disability insurance policies provide protection in the event that a claimant cannot perform the material duties of their Own Occupation (“Own Occupation Period”) for a limited
A Short Term Disability Denial Or Determination Delay Does Not Preclude A Claim For Long Term Disability Benefits
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Appealing A Claim DenialMany insureds are discouraged from pursuing a claim for long term disability benefits prior to receiving an approval of short term disability benefits or after receiving a submitting an appeal of short term disability benefits. A
Partner Alicia Paulino-Grisham Selected By American Conference Institute To Speak At The 20th National Advanced Forum On Litigating Disability Insurance Claims In Miami, Florida.
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Firm NewsOn February 1-2, 2017, the American Conference Institute (“ACI”), one of the leading organizations on educating the insurance industry, conducted its 20th National Advanced Forum on Litigating Disability Insurance Claims.
Troiano V. Aetna Life Insurance Company
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance – General TopicsTroiano v. Aetna Life Insurance Company, No. 16-1307 (1st Cir. 2016), involved a disability insurance claimant who was approved by an ERISA Plan Administrator, Aetna, for monthly disability benefits. However,