Kevin M. Zietz and myself represented Jeffrey Kopicko on a claim for long-term disability benefits that was improperly denied by Anthem Life Insurance Company. The case involved numerous denials of his Long-Term Disability benefits under a group plan offered by his employer. Anthem initially … [Read more...]
DON’T PAY ANY MONEY UP FRONT TO APPEAL
BEEN DENIED ERISA BENEFITS? If your ERISA claim for disability benefits has been denied by an insurance company administering your claim, although not necessary, it is in your best interest to hire an attorney to help you, but DO NOT pay any money up front for any assistance. The work to get a … [Read more...]
YOUR ERISA APPEAL – WHY IS IT SO CRITICAL?
If you work for an employer most likely you are a participant in a group long-term disability plan. This plan provides benefits if you become sick or injured and unable to work on a full-time basis. If you for ERISA disability benefits and are denied, your ERISA Appeal is Critical. ERISA or the … [Read more...]
ARE YOU BEING WATCHED? WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU MAKE CLAIM FOR LONG TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS?
When a person makes a claim for Long Term Disability benefits, under the ERISA statute, they fill out a claim form stating what the condition or conditions are that causes them to be disabled and unable to work. The claims are governed by the ERISA statute 29 U.S.C. Chapter 18 which sets forth the … [Read more...]
LONG TERM CARE BENEFITS DENIED?
You thought ahead and purchased an insurance policy that would provide you benefits to cover the cost of an assistant care giver to help you when you needed it most. Your policy is supposed to provide you help when you need it most. It supposed to help and assist you with activities of daily … [Read more...]