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Home | Additional Parts of a Claim That Do Not Happen In Every Case

Additional Parts of a Claim That Do Not Happen In Every Case

Why Waiver of Premium Claims Get Denied After LTD Denials

April 27, 2026 // by Nick Ortiz

If your long-term disability (LTD) claim has been denied, you may be facing another problem you didn’t expect: your life insurance waiver of premium claim may be denied too. These two benefits are often closely connected. When an insurance company decides you are not disabled under your LTD policy, it will often use that same …

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Category: Long-Term Disability Denials and Appeals, Additional Parts of a Claim That Do Not Happen In Every Case

What Does MMI Mean for a Long-Term Disability Claim?

October 22, 2025 // by Nick Ortiz

If you’re in the middle of a long-term disability (LTD) claim, you may come across the term MMI, or Maximum Medical Improvement. It’s a medical milestone, but it can also have major implications for your benefits. While that may sound like closure, in the world of disability insurance, it often marks a shift in how …

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Category: Additional Parts of a Claim That Do Not Happen In Every Case

When the Insurance Company Wants the Raw Data From Your Neuropsychological Testing

October 17, 2025 // by Nick Ortiz

If you’re appealing a denied long-term disability (LTD) claim, you may find the insurance company asking for something unusual: the raw data from your neuropsychological testing. It might sound like a harmless request — after all, you’ve already given them the doctor’s report. But raw data is different, and sharing it without caution could put …

Read moreWhen the Insurance Company Wants the Raw Data From Your Neuropsychological Testing
Category: Additional Parts of a Claim That Do Not Happen In Every Case

What Happens to My Long-Term Disability Insurance If My Employer Goes Out of Business?

October 3, 2025 // by Nick Ortiz

If your employer goes out of business, the future of your long-term disability (LTD) insurance depends on how your policy is structured. Here’s a breakdown of what typically happens: Employer-Provided Group LTD Policy If your LTD coverage was part of a group plan provided by your employer, it’s likely that: RELATED POST: Is Your LTD …

Read moreWhat Happens to My Long-Term Disability Insurance If My Employer Goes Out of Business?
Category: Additional Parts of a Claim That Do Not Happen In Every Case

How to Navigate Severance Packages and Long-Term Disability Claims

March 6, 2024 // by Nick Ortiz

When navigating the complexities of severance packages and long-term disability insurance benefit claims, individuals often face many challenging decisions and uncertainties. Particularly – what happens when you’re presented with a severance offer while simultaneously pursuing a long-term disability insurance claim? If you sign the …

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Category: Additional Parts of a Claim That Do Not Happen In Every Case

Can I Get Disability Insurance While Living Abroad?

July 5, 2023 // by Nick Ortiz

Living abroad can be an exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit nerve-wracking if you’re relying on long-term disability insurance benefits to provide you with income. Fortunately, if you have an individual or group long-term disability insurance policy, you may still be able to collect benefits while living outside of the United States. …

Read moreCan I Get Disability Insurance While Living Abroad?
Category: Additional Parts of a Claim That Do Not Happen In Every Case

Surveillance In Long-Term Disability Claims

July 14, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

Long-term disability insurance companies are well-known for hiring third-party investigators to put claimants under surveillance. They spend millions of dollars on surveillance to save billions in long-term disability claims. They want to “catch” you doing something you “shouldn’t,” like taking out the trash or enjoying your grandchild’s …

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Category: Additional Parts of a Claim That Do Not Happen In Every Case

Social Media Accounts Are Being Used To Deny Long-Term Disability Claims

July 14, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

Social media has become how we share our lives with the world. Long gone are the days of printing and mailing pictures to family and friends. Now, with the click of a button, you can share photos or even live stream videos on social media, which creates a way for families to stay connected even …

Read moreSocial Media Accounts Are Being Used To Deny Long-Term Disability Claims
Category: Additional Parts of a Claim That Do Not Happen In Every Case

Long-Term Disability Buyout Offers v. Settlement Offers

July 14, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

In the context of this article, it’s important to distinguish between long-term disability buyout and settlement offers. A buyout offer is extended by the insurance company while you are actively receiving long-term disability benefits. A settlement offer, on the other hand, arises when you have been fully denied these benefits and …

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Category: Additional Parts of a Claim That Do Not Happen In Every Case

What Is A Vocational Assessment In A Long-Term Disability Claim?

July 14, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

Many claimants ask why the insurance company uses a vocational consultant when reviewing a claim. Isn’t the main issue whether you have a medical disability and you’re medically disabled under the policy? This is a very legitimate question. In this article, we discuss why a vocational assessment from a vocational consultant is a …

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