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FAQ: When should I get an attorney involved in my disability/life insurance/pension issue?

May 28th, 2015
There are three common times when you should think about involving an attorney in your ERISA employee benefits dispute or claim: (1) when submitting an application for benefits, (2) after the denial of benefits, and (3) at the commencement of litigat… Read More
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Categories: administrative, appeal, application, benefits, denial, disability, employee benefits, ERISA, group life insurance, health insurance, life insurance, long term disability, short term disability, termination

Helpful Hints When Applying For Long or Short-Term Disability

March 10th, 2014
Applying for disability benefits can be stressful. You’re sick and unable to work. You’re not sure about your financial future. You have forms to fill out, doctors to see, and decisions to be made. But being careful and thorough when filling out… Read More
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Categories: administrative, application, benefits, denial, disability, ERISA, Katherine MacKinnon, long term disability, Sarah Demers, short term disability

Pension Plans and ERISA

October 24th, 2013
ERISA is the federal law that spells out the rules regarding pension plans available to employees through their workplace. While ERISA does not generally regulate the content of plans, it does provide minimum standards for certain aspects of the plan… Read More
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Categories: denial, ERISA, pension, retirement

What to Do If Your Disability Benefits Are Terminated

November 26th, 2012
“Your Disability Benefits Have Been Terminated.” Working with insurance companies to maintain disability benefits is difficult. Even after your benefit claim is approved, which is a feat in itself, the insurance company usually has the right to r… Read More
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Categories: administrative, appeal, benefits, claim file, denial, long term disability, short term disability, termination