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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

Assumptions, Calculations, and Formulas: Are My Benefit Payments Being Calculated Correctly?

August 21st, 2014
The letter finally arrived from the insurance company letting you know you will begin receiving monthly disability benefit payments. A week or so later, a check arrives in the mail. The check is in an amount less than your normal paycheck. You knew d… Read More
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Categories: administrative, benefits, disability, ERISA, long term disability, short term disability

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

I Always Feel Like Somebody’s Watching Me…

February 20th, 2013
I Always Feel Like Somebody’s Watching Me… When you are receiving short or long term disability benefits, or if you have applied for disability benefits, chances are the insurance company will do some investigation of your claim. Some types of in… Read More
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Categories: long term disability, short term disability, surveillance

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

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