Independent Medical Examinations in Long-Term Disability Claims: What Your Insurer’s Doctor Is Really Doing

If your long-term disability insurer has told you that you need to attend an independent medical examination, often referred to as an “IME” for short, there are some things you should understand before you go.

The first is that it is not independent. The doctor is selected by the insurer, … Continue reading

Unilateral Reinstatement of Benefits in a Denied Disability Claim

When a disability insurer denies benefits and later starts paying again, that may look like a win for the claimant, and sometimes it can be. But in litigated disability claims, a unilateral reinstatement of benefits can also be used in a way that sharply reduces the plaintiff’s leverage.

An insurer … Continue reading

Understanding Long-Term Disability Insurance Premium Waivers

What Is a Premium Waiver in Long-Term Disability Insurance?

Long-term disability (LTD) insurance policies exist as a safety net for individuals if, through accident or illness, they become unable to perform their duties of employment. As with other types of insurance, in order to keep your policy in good standing Continue reading

Denied Long-Term Disability Claims for Financial Advisers: Why It Happens and How We Help

Financial advisers, whether you call yourself an advisor, planner, investment or wealth manager, work in roles that are cognitively demanding, highly regulated, and client-facing. When illness or injury keeps you from performing at the level the job requires, long-term disability (LTD) benefits are supposed to be the safety net. Too … Continue reading