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Life Insurance Awareness Month
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. Many life insurance companies and financial institutions use this as an opportunity to contact their insureds and other potential customers to promote their life insurance products. There is no doubt obtaining life insurance is an important step to take…
Long-Term Disability Benefits & Bipolar Disorder
Individuals suffering from bipolar disorder can experience many difficulties in life. Sufferers of bipolar disorder will experience feelings of depression that alternates with episodes of mania. The symptoms associated with bipolar disorder can render an individual incapable of working and can include hyperactivity, impulsive decision-making,…
After ERISA Benefit Denials & Appeals: How Much Time Do I Have to File an ERISA Lawsuit?
When an ERISA-governed benefit claim – and subsequent internal appeal – has been denied by the insurance company, a denial claimant may then have the option to file a lawsuit. The question often arises: “How long do I have to file my lawsuit?” The answer…
3 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Independent Medical Exams for Disability Claims
After filing a short- or long-term disability claim, you may be required by your insurance provider to attend a so-called independent medical exam (IME) (the more appropriate term is Insurance Medical Exam). IMEs are physical exams conducted by licensed doctors who have specifically been selected…
Are You Protecting Your Paycheck & Financial Future?
Do you rely on your paycheck every month to cover your essential expenses? How long would you be able to support yourself if you were unable to earn a living? Although it can be grim to think about the answers to these life questions, the…
Disability and Life Insurance: Common Myths about ERISA Dispelled
Misconceptions about the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974 abound. While this federal law is certainly complicated and it may be common that covered employees are completely unfamiliar with how it functions, or that it even exists, understanding the facts behind some of…
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