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Avoid these mistakes when appealing a denied ERISA claim
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)is a federal law that governs employer-provided insurance plans. One of the key provisions of ERISA is that you have the right to appeal a denied claim for benefits under the plan. However, not all appeals sail through. Appealing…
How a medical evaluation can help during a disability appeal
Someone in need of disability benefits will submit an application to the insurance company, an action which hopefully results in weekly benefits. Some people have benefits provided by their employers, while other people have disability policies that they purchase on their own to protect themselves…
How to talk to your doctor about long-term disability
If you’re waiting for your doctor to tell you that it’s time to file for long-term disability (LTD) benefits, don’t hold your breath. The vast majority of physicians won’t broach the subject with their patients simply because they figure the patient will tell them when…
Has a long-term disability insurer offered a lump-sum buyout?
Once your long-term disability (LTD) claim is approved and stabilized, the insurer may offer you a lump-sum buyout. You could obtain a considerable sum in exchange for ending your claim once and for all. A final lump-sum payment sounds great on paper, but it is…
My life insurance claim has been denied. What are my options?
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences that anyone can face in life. While grieving such a loss, you might learn that your loved one named you as a beneficiary of their life insurance coverage. If your loved one faithfully paid…
Should you supplement your ERISA LTD policy with your own?
An advantage of having employer-sponsored insurance policies is that you can typically get them for far less than it would cost to get your own. This is particularly true when it comes to disability policies. It can be reassuring to know that you have a…
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