In an ERISA Long Term Disability claim, can you trust the information in the Summary Plan Description?
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Answered on December 08, 2021
Generally yes, so long as the SPD does not conflict with the full plan and the full plan states that, in the event of a conflict between the two,...
Can I sue the insurance rep that denied my long term disability claim?
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Answered on October 28, 2020
No. If you're coverage was secured through your employer, your claim is likely governed by a federal statute called the Employee Retirement Income...
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What is the best course of action for court review and appeal under the ERISA?
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Answered on December 10, 2019
The policy language should control. If he converted his coverage when he left, the conversion policy would control. In short, you need to speak...
Why would a long term disability insurance company pay you for a claim and expect offset money fro Social Security?
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Answered on February 21, 2019
Generally the policy will outline deductible sources of income. Almost always SSDI is included. If SSDI is paid for any time period during which...
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How can a LTD claim approved via Metlife 1/18/2018 pre approved through 1//7/2020 close claim without notice?
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Answered on January 10, 2019
If your claim is governed by ERISA (which will be referenced in the denial letter), then you will need to exhaust any appeals afforded to you. ...
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Can I sue MetLife for denying my Short Term Disability claim?
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Answered on December 13, 2018
Your claim is likely governed by ERISA and an administrative appeal is required before a suit may be filed. In some instances, multiple appeals...
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My Long term disability claim has been delayed since delayed over and over what should I do.
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Answered on August 07, 2018
If you obtained this coverage through your employer, you likely have the option to bring a lawsuit under the employee retirement income security...
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How long does a Life Insurance claim take to complete?
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Answered on August 02, 2018
It depends on whether the policy is one governed by ERISA. If your mother obtained it through her employer, the chances are the policy may be...
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Is it possible to take on line high school classes while receiving disability insurance ?
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Answered on June 21, 2018
If it is group or individual disability insurance, the answer is likely yes. Many of my clients attend courses while on disability. The key is...
How can I sue Cigna. How do I find a law firm that will take this case?
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Answered on June 20, 2018
Of you obtained the disability insurance through your employer, your claim is likely one governed by a federal statute -- Employee Retirement...
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