My employer terminated my health benefits while applying for short term disability is this legal?

Unfortunately, health benefits do not vest and typically can be cancelled. However, you should review the terms of the health plan to make sure...

I employ 85 workers. I would like to terminate health insurance coverage ASAP. What are my legal responsibilities?

Please be aware that you may have COBRA obligations to your employees.

I am 54 years old and on disability. I want to cash out $ 10,000.00 from my 401 k.

Be aware that if you have an ERISA long-term disability plan that you are receiving benefits under (a plan sponsored by your former employer), the...

Retired IBM'er and put my wife as a beneficiary to receive a partial benefit but need the money now.

I think that you're talking about your election at the time of retirement that your wife receive a joint and survivor annuity. Typically once you...

Yes, typically your employment status can terminate. However, be sure to continue to meet all of the requirements for continued STD (such as...

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What should I do if the organization I work for lost our health insurance policy and did not give notice?

Because health insurance benefits typically are not vested benefits under ERISA, they can terminate. However, you should very soon receive COBRA...

Why is it that i have to pay my doctor 200.00dollars to fill out disability papers when i already have a attroney and the attron

Physicians often charge for completing these forms because 1) it takes time away from seeing a paying patient; and 2) it is a nuisance for them...

How do i fight Standard ins for my long term disability?

If your long-term disability plan through Standard was offered to you via your previous employment, then it likely is governed by ERISA. However,...

I received social security disability backpay , my insurance company paid me long term disability they want me to pay it back

I represent people in their long-term disability claims process, and an offset for SSDI is typical in LTD plans. Usually the offset will just be...