Article Index

• Disability Insurance Claims: General Information
• 1. What is disability insurance?
• 2. What is ERISA?
• 3. What type of information should I bring to my first meeting with an advocate?
• 4. If I am receiving disability insurance due to a workplace injury, can I also get Social Security Disability and/or Workman's Compensation Insurance?
• 5. Can private Disability Insurance drop my coverage after I receive Social Security Disability?
• 6. Can I receive disability insurance benefits when I am unemployed?
• 7. How long will private disability insurance pay if I am disabled for life?
• 8. Would I need a lawyer or advocate to handle my claim?
• 9. What public benefits may I be eligible for?
• 10. Can I sue the insurer when I receive a denial or must I exhaust the administration remedies offered by the plan or insurance policy?
• 11. What type of information should I expect in a Denial Letter?
• 12. What are my rights during the Administration Appeal process?
• 13. What initial steps should I take if I receive a Denial of Benefits?
• 14. What are common reasons given for denials?
• 15. What should I send with my appeal?
• 16. What should I do if my disability insurer offers me a lump sum settlement?
• 17. What should I do if my insurer asks me if I am interested in a rehabilitation program?
• 18. What should I send with my appeal?
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