You should ask GM to send you a letter outlining the reasons they are denying your claim for benefits. Also, you should send GM a letter addressed...

My doctor has put me out of work for a month. They have denied me short term disability.

I agree with Mr. Cheban about speaking with your employer regarding use of your vacation time. In the meantime, you might also consider appealing...

I suffer from chronic migraines

There are two primary kinds of disability benefits: 1) Social Security Disability, and 2) short and/or long term disability offered through your...

Life Insurance Contract

I also agree that you need to report her passing to the insurance company, and I also advise that you make a claim for the life insurance proceeds...

I have been denied disability benefits.

I agree with my colleagues that you should at the very least consult with a lawyer prior to filing an appeal, if not obtain representation from an...

I'm a 63 y/o disabled male. I would like to draw down my retirement (401k). Would this affect my disability income?

It depends on the source of your disability income (long term disability plan, Social Security Administration, disability retirement plan, etc) and...

I have 30 months left on my ltd benefits with Cigna. I get 1887.00 monthly.They offered me 5k! Is this even reasonable?

When you receive LTD through your employer's policy, you are generally required to also apply for SSDI through a provision on your LTD policy. If...

Can disability insurance require a payback of over payment of benefits for the past 8 years?

You mother's policy likely requires her to repay the overpayment, but she should request a copy and review the policy to be sure. Additionally,...

Can I lose my medical insurance while on disability

You should check both your disability plan (if you are receiving short or long term disability benefits through your employer's plan) and your...

My question is: Can I collect disability AND unemployment benefits (Non SSI) at the same time?

Generally speaking, in order to continue to collect unemployment benefits, you must certify that you are able and willing to accept full time...