Your insurance claim has been denied, now what? Dealing with insurance claims that have been denied can lead to frustration, confusion, and discouragement. The reality is, the appeal process can be complex and leave you feeling overwhelmed. We are here to help. First,...
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Denied Private Disability Ins. Claims
Legal remedies for private disability insurance claim denials
People acquire disability insurance as a safety net to provide financial support should they become disabled from working. Short- and long-term disability insurance policies fall into two buckets. On one hand, group policies such as those available through employers...
Fighting back against disability claims denials
When Florida residents file claims with their private or group disability insurance, they may be surprised to find themselves confronted with delays or denials of the claim. This can be devastating as people often rely on these insurance policies to provide...
Proposal targets social media of disabled people to find fraud
Florida residents who collect Social Security Disability benefits might be alarmed to hear the details of a new proposal from the Trump administration. In an effort to catch people allegedly faking their disabilities, the proposed policy promotes the use of...
Insurer ordered to pay fees after denying disability benefits
Many people in Florida and elsewhere in the country have faced serious hardship after their applications for disability benefits were denied by their insurance companies. One firm, Life Insurance Co. of North America, was found to be liable in its treatment of a woman...
When insurance companies deny professional disability claims
A professional may face difficulties when attempting to bring a claim to a disability insurer. Doctors, lawyers, business owners, and other skilled professionals work hard and spend significant sums of money to make sure they have disability insurance policies that...
Claim for short term disability leads insurer to change policy
As more people are becoming accepting of transgender surgery, insurance companies are changing policies. In this vein, a major disability carrier recently did so after initially denying a claim. This is good news for the transgender community in Florida as many are...
Private disability claims are often denied
There is a great disparity in how people think about insurance. Many Florida residents think of it as a necessary evil and purchase the minimum required for specific purposes, while others seek to protect themselves against risk by acquiring upgraded and broader...
A disability insurance claim denial need not be the last word
Having insurance coverage can provide peace of mind. The hope, of course, is to never have reason to file a claim, but the expectation is that if a loss occurs, the insurance company will respond in a timely manner, address the issue professionally and pay an...
What to do if your private insurance benefits are denied
If you are a private insurance policyholder in Florida, you have a right to file a valid claim should you need insurance benefits for a specific purpose related to your policy - e.g., a car accident, flood or theft. But if you have a claim that's denied, you have a...