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Denials for Experimental or Investigational Medical Services

December 11th, 2017
A common reason health care claims are denied is that the service is experimental or investigational. Each health insurance policy defines “experimental” differently, but basically the health insurer is saying hat the treatment is not pro… Read More
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Categories: ERISA, experimental, health insurance, investigational

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

What the Heck is ERISA?

November 16th, 2012
What the Heck is ERISA? Even after completing law school, most lawyers have no idea what ERISA is other than a vague impression that it involves employee benefits and that they should consult an expert if they encounter it. If you are not a lawyer, t… Read More
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Categories: disability, employee benefits, employer, ERISA, health insurance, life insurance, long term disability, pension, short term disability