Where a co retains a professional insurance co to adm their plan and their summary plan does not have conversion rights

I think there is possibly a cause of action against the plan administrator under these facts, but you would face several hurdles. First, you would...

Health insurance being denied

The first thing that you might try is writing to the plan administrator, which should be identified in the documents you were given that describe...

Can an employer violate its own written employee benefit policy with impunity?

The answer to your main question is no: An employer cannot violate its own written employee benefit policy with impunity. However, to determine...

The idea that an uundercover ppoliice officer muust identify hiimself as such if asked is a myth, which I beliieve can be traced to television and...

Where a company retains a professional Insurance company to administer their plan

There is a cause of action for these violations, but the remedy may be merely ordering the SPD to be drafted correctly. If you suffered some loss...

Can a person's dr note be sufficent for Short term disability?

The STD policy must have a standard that you must meet to qualify for disability benefits. Generally, a doctor's note without medical records or...

My private long-term disability company says that I will receive a 7% increase each year in my plan booklet. Will not comply???

I agree completely with Ms. Mccall - you should consult with an attorney and you should do so quickly. It sounds as if you may already have some...

You should contact a lawyer to determine whether you have an FMLA claim. I'll provide some general information, but almost every issue would...

What is the first step in trying to become a contracted provider with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia?

Georgia has an "Any Willing Provider" law: "Every doctor of medicine, every doctor of dental surgery, every podiatrist, and every health care...

Private Long term disability insurance pushed me to apply for state disability in order to reduce my benefit amount, is it legal

I agree with answer given by Mr. Bordelon, but write about your statement that the policy changed while you were disabled. I assume you mean the...