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Important information about the denial of ERISA disability benefits
Having to deal with an ERISA disability claim can often feel like an uphill battle. While it is wholly possible that some of these claims will go through without any issues, there’s also a possibility that your claim will be denied. If this occurs, you’ll need to...
Disability claims denials may require second opinions
Not all medical professionals will view situations in the same manner. There is a chance that one doctor will classify a patient as completely disabled while another takes a more conservative view and thinks that the person should be able to perform at least limited...
What to look for in an ERISA attorney
Whether you are applying for benefits for the first time or appealing a denial, navigating the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) process can be quite complicated. It is important to have the right type of legal team on your side. To that end, what should...
People who try to handle ERISA claims alone may regret doing so
One of the most common mistakes people make when attempting to file an initial benefits claim on a long-term disability policy is to try to handle all of the details on their own. Working with a professional, like an attorney who has experience with such insurance...
Common reasons that companies deny ERISA disability claims
Long-term disability benefits claims are among the most expensive for insurance companies to pay. An individual with a permanent disability may require hundreds of thousands of dollars of support over the course of their life between lost wages and medical expenses....
Important amendments to ERISA
Decades ago, The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 passed. Also known as ERISA, it set up some very important benefit options for people who had retirement and health plans. Companies can do more than ERISA demands, if they so choose, but the minimum...
Why might you have to fight for your disability benefits?
Some individuals count on long-term disability policies to provide them with benefits if they are unable to work. Unfortunately, these are sometimes very difficult to obtain because they might be covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Not all...
3 necessary forms of evidence for your ERISA claim/appeal
The policies determining your long-term disability (LTD) benefits from your employer are regulated by federal ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) laws. Under this system, your applications for disability are assessed by your company’s insurance company....
What to know about the timeline of an ERISA disability claim
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) also includes provisions for securing your disability benefits and sets guidelines as to how plan administrators must process your disability claims. While it undoubtedly is important for you to get your...
How do you get objective evidence of an invisible medical condition?
Some medical conditions are easy to spot. If you slipped a disc in your back or injured your hands, for example, there are tests that can show the damage to your body -- even when it’s largely internal. But what about invisible disabilities? No matter what your...
