Disability Benefits Archives

Tips for Success: Long COVID and Disability Insurance Claims

February 8, 2023

If you are unable to work due to a disability, you may be eligible for short-term (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) insurance benefits. The application process for disability benefits can be complicated and time-consuming, and it can be difficult to know what to expect. In this article, we will discuss the steps you can take to increase your chances of having your claim for disability benefits approved.

What is Long-term Disability Insurance?

January 26, 2023

Long-term disability (LTD) insurance is a type of insurance that provides financial protection for employees who are unable to work due to a disability. It can help to replace a portion of an employee’s lost income and can provide important financial support for those who are facing a long-term illness or injury.

What Should I Do If My Doctor Refuses to Complete My Disability Benefits Paperwork?

December 21, 2022

“I am experiencing disabling long-term symptoms of COVID-19. My symptoms are so severe that I am unable to continue working. When I asked my doctor to complete the paperwork for my disability benefits, he refused. What should I do?”

Can I Appeal a Disability Insurer’s Medical Review?

August 5, 2022

“I have long COVID and I recently filed a claim for disability insurance benefits through my workplace disability policy. The insurance company relied on a clinician’s review of my medical records to deny my claim. The clinician is employed by the insurance company, they never examined me in-person, and they do not specialize in a field of medicine relevant to my long COVID symptoms. Can I appeal the insurance company’s decision?”

Long COVID Patients Bring ERISA Lawsuits to Secure Disability Benefits

July 14, 2022

Some employees with long COVID have invoked ERISA’s statutory protections to secure their eligibility for short-term and long-term disability insurance benefits after their plan administrator wrongfully denied them.

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Tips for Success: Long COVID and Disability Insurance Claims

What is Long-term Disability Insurance?

What Should I Do If My Doctor Refuses to Complete My Disability Benefits Paperwork?

Can I Appeal a Disability Insurer’s Medical Review?

Long COVID Patients Bring ERISA Lawsuits to Secure Disability Benefits