Obesity and Its Effects On Disability Claims
Obesity has become a major health problem in the United States, affecting healthcare providers and insurance companies. Although obesity is seldom a cause for disability in and of itself, it can cause...
View ArticleA Valuable Asset for You and Your Clients
As an insurance agent, you can be one of your client’s most valuable assets when they need to file a claim for disability benefits. However, it can often be an awkward process to get involved between...
View ArticleHow Exertion Levels Affect Your Disability Claim
The Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) contains definitions of various exertion levels that are used to place different jobs within categories based on the level of strength required to perform...
View ArticleWhat to Expect During a Disability Claim Field Interview
At some point after you’ve filed a disability insurance claim, your disability insurance company may contact you to arrange a field interview. A field interview is when a disability insurer hires a...
View ArticleThe Validity of Disability Insurance Reviews
If you have dealt with disability insurance plans before, you already know that most ERISA plans require a review, commonly after 24 months, determining whether the claimant can perform “any...
View ArticleBe Aware of Methods to Limit and Deny Your Disability Claim
During your disability claim, insurers will employ many different strategies to avoid paying the disability benefits you deserve. One of the main strategies used by insurance companies is to...
View ArticleNew ERISA Regulations and How They Affect Your Disability Claim
As we have mentioned in previous blog posts, there are new regulations for disability claims on the horizon. The Department of Labor’s new regulations governing disability claims and appeals published...
View Article4 Ways Insurance Companies Fight Back Pain Disability Claims
Degenerative back conditions are a leading cause of disability and one of the main issues experienced by many of our clients. Certain activities and professions can aggravate these symptoms into a...
View ArticleHow A Recent Court Decision May Affect Your Disability Claim
There is a new decision that affects what happens when claimants are disabled by a combination of physical conditions and a mental illness resulting from the initial physical problems. An example of...
View ArticleCardiomyopathy, CAD and Your Disability Claim
Many people diagnosed with chronic heart disease are fortunate enough to be able to return to work and to function in a manner that is similar to their work life prior to their diagnosis. Conversely,...
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