Disability Insurance Law Blog
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
Long Term Care And Home Health Care Policy Issues
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Insurance Company TacticsIt appears that many companies that sold long term care and home health care insurance had little idea of what a claim would involve or that at some point they would
Unum Names New Head Of Individual Disability Policy Block To “Improve … Business.”
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance – General TopicsUnum announced that Jack McGarry, will be taking over Unum’s closed block of business in the United States. Unum’s closed block of business includes Unum’s individual disability policies issued almost
The Effect Of A Severance Or Employment Agreement On A Disability Or ERISA Benefit Claim
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance PoliciesIn cases where an employee has a serious illness or injury that will likely prevent them from returning to work for many months or longer, their employer may ask them