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What Impact Does ERISA have on My Long Term Disability Claim?

What Impact Does ERISA have on My Long Term Disability Claim?

Oct 28, 2010

ERISA stands for “Employer Retirement Income Security Act.” It was passed in 1974 for the purpos...

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What Every Medical Professional Needs to Know about Disability Insurance

What Every Medical Professional Needs to Know about Disability Insurance

Oct 28, 2010

It is important that medical professionals understand their long-term disability policy so they can ...

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Horror at Your Door – A Field Visit and Statement by LTD ERISA Investigator

Horror at Your Door – A Field Visit and Statement by LTD ERISA Investigator

Oct 28, 2010

Knock! Kniock! Freddy is at your dooor! If the a long-term disability or ERISA carrier calls and ask...

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What is ERISA?

What is ERISA?

Oct 28, 2010

If your disability claim will be made under your employer's group disability insurance policy, it is...

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Criminals have more rights than long-term disability claimants when giving a statement

Criminals have more rights than long-term disability claimants when giving a statement

Oct 28, 2010

The long-term disability/ERISA carrier has called you and asked you to give a statement or to come t...

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Everything you need to know about Your Doctor’s Role in Winning Your Long Term Disability ERISA Claim

Everything you need to know about Your Doctor’s Role in Winning Your Long Term Disability ERISA Claim

Oct 28, 2010

Just because your doctor says your disabled doesn't make it so. And just because your doctor says yo...

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Will My Employer Help Me with My Long Term Disability or ERISA Claim?

Will My Employer Help Me with My Long Term Disability or ERISA Claim?

Oct 28, 2010

Maybe! If your employer is self insured for short term disability, the money to pay you is coming...

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If Your Individual or ERISA Long Term Disability Policy Contains Any of These Clauses…You Should Be Concerned

If Your Individual or ERISA Long Term Disability Policy Contains Any of These Clauses…You Should Be Concerned

Oct 28, 2010

The insurance company has the "discretion" to determine your benefits. You only get paid benefits...

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Myths About Disability Insurance Claims You May Have Heard (From neighbors, friends, or other lawyers and insurance companies)

Myths About Disability Insurance Claims You May Have Heard (From neighbors, friends, or other lawyers and insurance companies)

Oct 28, 2010

MYTHS/ LIES: You are on a level playing field with the insurance company. If your employer say...

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