Disability Insurance Law Blog
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,
Liberty Mutual Changes Company Leave Of Absence Policy For Employees Already Out On Leave Of Absence
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance PoliciesLiberty Mutual Insurance Company’s Leave of Absence policy was recently changed to provide that “[failure to return from leave…after 24-months may result in termination of employment.” As a result, many
Disability Insurance Law Group Successfully Overturn’s MetLife’s Disability Insurance Denial Of Kindergarten Teacher
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance PoliciesMs. A became a kindergarten teacher in 2001. She loved her job and each of the children she taught throughout the years. Unfortunately, in the winter of 2014, Ms. A.
LONG TERM CARE POLICY CONCERNS AND STRATEGY
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Insurance Company TacticsMany purchase long term care insurance for peace of mind. That is the selling point of these often pricey policies and the promise made to insureds by their long term insurance carrier.
Key Tips In Navigating The Health Insurance Claims Process
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Insurance Company TacticsAttorney, Alicia Paulino-Grisham was interviewed by the Alliance for Eating Disorder Awareness regarding the health insurance claims process. In the interview, Ms. Paulino-Grisham discussed that many patients and their families
Don’t Be Caught Off Guard By Video Surveillance Footage During A Disability Insurance Claim
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Insurance Company TacticsInsurance companies frequently use private investigators to place claimants under surveillance while “investigating” a claimant’s right to disability insurance benefits. Surveillance is conducted at various stages in the disability insurance