The long term disability appeal process begins after an LTD claim has been wrongfully denied or terminated. LTD claims are most often cut-off after 24 months when the definition of “total disability” under the policy changes from “own occupation” to “any occupation.” If you have been denied benefits, you should review your insurance policy to determine …
Long Term Disability
When Only One Appeal is Available After a Denial
The long-term disability appeal process begins after an LTD claim has been wrongfully denied or terminated. LTD claims are most often cut-off after 24 months when the definition of “total disability” under the policy changes from “own occupation” to “any occupation.” In other instances, LTD claims have been terminated after the insurance company conducts video …
When You Have Two Mandatory Appeals After An LTD Denial
The long term disability appeal process begins after an LTD claim has been wrongfully denied or terminated. LTD claims are most often cut-off after 24 months when the definition of “total disability” under the policy changes from “own occupation” to “any occupation.” If you have been denied benefits, you should review your insurance policy to determine …
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How Am I Supposed To Get Medical Treatment Without Insurance Or Money For The Doctor?
The most common response I receive from my clients is, “How am I supposed to see a doctor or go to the hospital if I don’t have any money or insurance?” This is a valid point. In fact, lack of money or health insurance to see a doctor is a legitimate excuse for not seeking …
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Disability Insurance Appeal Guide
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Is Your Disability Policy an ERISA Policy?Chapter 2: Appealing the Denial of Disability Insurance Benefits – ERISA PoliciesChapter 3: Non-ERISA PoliciesChapter 4: Exertion LevelsChapter 5: Understanding Your PolicyAbout the Author Introduction: Who Is This Guide For? Individuals who, due to illness or injury, can no longer continue to engage in …
How Many Appeals Can I File?
You should not give up if the insurance company denies or terminates your claim for long term disability (LTD) benefits. Most employees have disability insurance coverage through a group plan with a private sector employer. If your employer is large enough, or if you obtained your policy through an employee organization or union, then ERISA …
Long Term Disability Process With Our Firm
Our involvement in the long term disability (LTD) process typically begins in one of the following two stages: After a claim has been denied and the claimant needs to file an Administrative Appeal directly with the LTD insurance company; or When all administrative appeals have been exhausted and the only option left is a lawsuit …
Attorney Fees in a Long Term Disability Claim
One of the most common questions our office receives is: “How do attorney’s fees work in a long term disability insurance case?” I can certainly understand the reasoning behind the question. If the long term disability insurance company has stopped your benefits (or never started them in the first place), then you may not have …
What is Doctor Shopping and How Can You Protect Yourself?
Doctor shopping is the practice of seeking out multiple doctors – often to either: (1) obtain a specific diagnosis or medication or (2) find one that agrees with you on your disability or illness. Doctor shopping is not just a practice that some patients participate in, but also the insurance companies. In this article, we …
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Your Chances of Being Approved for Disability Benefits
People often ask, “What are my chances of winning an administrative appeal directly with an insurance company in a long term disability claim? What are my chances of winning a lawsuit in a long term disability claim?” This is an impossible question to answer with certainty because of the number of factors that go into …
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