As an ERISA attorney that has practiced for many years and represented plaintiffs in practically every state across the country and who has associated with attorneys nationwide, I have a lot of experience in how terrifying ERISA can be for both plaintiffs and attorneys who don’t practice in the area. ERISA is a complex regulatory scheme with ...
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A recent large study has revealed that 1 in 3 Covid-19 survivors have suffered symptoms 3 to 6 months after being infected. Symptoms include breathing problems, abdominal symptoms such as abdominal pain, change of bowel habit and diarrhea, fatigue, pain, anxiety, and depression. The study, completed by the University of Oxford, the National Institute for Health ...
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It has been reported in the last several months of increasing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and burnout among medical providers due to the effects of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. Before the pandemic, 16% of emergency physicians self-reported symptoms of PTSD. Continue reading PTSD and Burnout in Medical Providers Resulting from the Pandemic...
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In May of this year, the Department of Labor issued an order suspending ERISA appeal deadlines due to Coronavirus/COVID-19. Continue reading Appeal Deadlines Suspended by Department of Labor....
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 Related Disability Claims – Continue reading more about this topic in our blog post. Coronavirus/COVID-19 Related Disability Claims...
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Offsets and Other Income Benefits – What are they, and what do they mean for your short term and long term disability benefits? Continue reading more about this topic in our blog post. Offsets and Other Income Benefits – What are they, and what do they mean for your short term and long term disability ...
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If a person is covered by an ERISA governed employee benefit plan through a private employer, chances are that the plan is either self-funded or insured. What is the difference? Self-Funded Plans vs. Insured Plans: What is the Difference?...
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Long term disability insurers very often deny claims on what is called a pre-existing condition exclusion. While pre-existing condition exclusions are currently outlawed in most health insurance policies, they still exist in many, if not most, long term disability plans. In the below blog, attorney Ryan Alderson discusses what pre-existing condition exclusions are and how ...
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This is often one of the most difficult questions to answer, because the answer seems patently unfair. I’ve been fighting with the insurance company for months now, what compensation can I recover?...
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The Social Security Administration has proposed new rules about investigating claimants’ social media and on-line posts. This proposal mirrors how social media is already treated in long term disability cases and poses a significant risk for disabled individuals. Attorney Nathan Bax discusses the potential implications. On-Line Activity and Social Media...
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