The Basics of an ERISA Life, Health and Disability Insurance Claim – Part Eight: Impact of Social Security Disability Insurance on an ERISA Disability Insurance Claim

On Behalf of | Jan 28, 2020 | Disability Insurance, ERISA, Insurance Litigation Blog, Social Security Administration

In this several-part blog series titled The Basics of an ERISA Life, Health and Disability Insurance Claim, we discuss the basics of an ERISA life, health, accidental death and dismemberment and disability claim, from navigating a claim, to handling a claim denial and...

Attending Physician’s Certifications of Disability: How Important Are They for Disability Insurance Claims Under ERISA?

On Behalf of | Sep 14, 2018 | Disability Insurance, ERISA, Firm News, Insurance Litigation Blog, Social Security Administration

Many employees are covered by group short-term disability insurance and/or group long-term disability insurance. These plans provide benefits to employees who cannot return to work because of illness or injuries that prevent them from performing their work activities....

National Investigation Uncovers Systemic Practice Among Life Insurers Depriving Beneficiaries of $5 Billion!

On Behalf of | Apr 29, 2016 | Firm News, Insurance Commissioner, Insurance Litigation Blog, Life Insurance, Social Security Administration

Four years ago we blogged about Metropolitan Life Insurance Company’s (“MetLife”) inconsistent use of the Social Security Administration’s Death Master File database to deprive beneficiaries of $40 million in life insurance benefits.  See...

The Number of Disabled Employees Increase as More Employers Drop Long-Term Disability Coverage

On Behalf of | Aug 5, 2014 | Disability Insurance, Disability Insurance News, Firm News, Insurance Litigation Blog, Legal Articles, News, Social Security Administration

A disturbing trend that has developed across the country in recent years is that, while the number of workers/employees suffering from long-term illnesses or injuries has increased, the number of employers who provide long-term disability insurance has dropped...

Council for Disability Awareness Follows Approvals of Disability Claims by the SSA and Private Disability Insurers

On Behalf of | Jan 14, 2010 | Disability Insurance, Disability Insurance News, Firm News, Insurance Litigation Blog, News, Social Security Administration

Allison Bell of the National Underwriter reported on September 11, 2009 that approved disability claims rose more quickly in 2008 at the Social Security Disability Insurance program than at private disability insurers. She explained that the Council for Disability...