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What is the ERISA “Safe Harbor” Provision And Why Should I Care?
November 19, 2019
What is the ERISA “Safe Harbor” Provision And Why Should I Care?
Author IconBy codyallisonstg
Below is an explanation of the "safe harbor" provision under ERISA.  As you will learn in dealing with your claim,...
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Long-Term Disability Future Benefit Buyout
November 18, 2019
Long-Term Disability Future Benefit Buyout
Author IconBy codyallisonstg
Once a long term disability payment amount is reached, the question of a future benefit buyout may arise.  Sometimes, the...
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Fibromyalgia In Long Term Disability Claims
November 15, 2019
Fibromyalgia In Long Term Disability Claims
Author IconBy codyallisonstg
Long-term disability can arise from a variety of reasons.  One of these reasons my be Fibromyalgia.  Below is an explanation...
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Treating Doctor v. Insurance Company’s Doctor
November 14, 2019
Treating Doctor v. Insurance Company’s Doctor
Author IconBy codyallisonstg
When there is a dispute regarding your disability, any court hearing comes down to a "battle of the experts."  In...
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Understanding The Definitions in Your Long-Term Disability Policy for Own Occupation to Any Occupation
November 13, 2019
Understanding The Definitions in Your Long-Term Disability Policy for Own Occupation to Any Occupation
Author IconBy codyallisonstg
Just like most areas of the law, long term disability policies have their own "jargon" that you need to be...
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
November 12, 2019
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Author IconBy codyallisonstg
Depending on your medical condition, it is necessary to seek out the appropriate kind of doctor to be treated by...
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My Long Term Disability Insurance Company Thinks I’m “Cured.”
November 11, 2019
My Long Term Disability Insurance Company Thinks I’m “Cured.”
Author IconBy codyallisonstg
Just because an insurance company tells you something it true, does not make it so, especially something as subjective as...
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Has UNUM Denied Your Long Term Disability Claim?
November 5, 2019
Has UNUM Denied Your Long Term Disability Claim?
Author IconBy codyallisonstg
Many people are just not familiar with what to do if your benefit has been denied.  Below is some explanation...
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Sixth Circuit Decision Affirms 3,800,000.00 “Disgorgement Award”
November 4, 2019
Sixth Circuit Decision Affirms 3,800,000.00 “Disgorgement Award”
Author IconBy codyallisonstg
We are asked if the insurance company can be "punished" for failure to pay off a rightful claim.  Below is...
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Long Term Disability Benefits Wrongfully Denied — Cigna to Pay Over $77 Million
October 31, 2019
Long Term Disability Benefits Wrongfully Denied — Cigna to Pay Over $77 Million
Author IconBy codyallisonstg
Sometimes, people feel like they are having to fight against a faceless corporation that really doesn't have their best interests...
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