Disability Insurance Law Blog
Disability Company Delays And Denials
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Insurance Company TacticsDisability insurance companies employ a variety of tactics to delay, deny, and defend claims and benefits. It is important for insureds to be aware of these strategies so they can
U.S. Supreme Court Limits Time For Filing A Lawsuit In ERISA Disability Insurance Claims
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | ERISATypically, a statute of limitations-or the state mandated time period within which a claimant must file a lawsuit-begins to run once a cause of action arises. In ERISA disability claims, the
Court Determines That Liberty Life Unreasonably Refused To Consider A Claimant’s Subjective Complaints Of Pain In A Disability Insurance Claim Involving Fibromyalgia.
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance – General TopicsAnother district court has found that Liberty Life failed to give a claimant a full and fair review of her claim for long-term disability benefits. Ruth Ann Hare suffered from
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
Disability Insurance Policy Lump Sum Buyouts
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance PoliciesA disability insurance policy lump sum buyout is where an insurance company pays an individual an agreed upon lump sum amount of money to fully “buyout” the life of an
Prudential Long Term Disability Denial Of Benefits For Fibromyalgia (CFIDS) And Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Overturned On Appeal
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | UncategorizedAs those who suffer from medical conditions such as fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome know, these illnesses can incapacitate an individual physically and mentally. No current treatment has proven totally effective against these infirmities
Getting And Keeping Your Disability Insurance Benefits
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Insurance Company TacticsApplying for disability insurance benefits and maintaining those benefits requires an understanding of the policy’s terms as well as the tactics and review procedures utilized by many insurance companies throughout the duration of the disability claim. During
The Things The Insurance Company May Not Tell Claimants About Their Rights Under ERISA
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | ERISAThere are many things that an administrator or insurance company may not tell claimants about their rights in ERISA benefit claims and ERISA appeals (when there has been a denial of their
Do You Have The Right Information To Be Successful In Your Application For Benefits Under Or Appealing A Denial Of Your ERISA Disability Insurance Claim?
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | ERISAMost group policies that you obtain as a result of your employment are governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”). ERISA is a federal statute that
Unum Reports That More Breast Cancer Survivors Are Returning To Work After Short Term Disability Leave
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance PoliciesOn October 4, 2012, **Unum announced that more than twice as many people who have battled breast cancer are returning successfully to work after short term disability leave. Unum explained that in