Question

How can Aetna say I am not disabled when clearly I am?

Asked on October 17th 2018 by Laurie
I currently have STD through Aetna. I have fought to get the benefits, fought to have state income taxes taken out (unsuccessfully), and now fighting to keep the disability since I made someone mad. I uploaded the whole state tax booklet including a letter from the state treasure office showing the income taxes are their responsibility. My diagnosis is terminal, and I have already qualified for Social Security Disability. Now, I am being told when the long term kicks in I may not qualify based on Aetna standards. How can they say I am not disabled when clearly I am?

Answer

Answered on October 18th 2018 by Attorney Rachel Alters

Laurie, unfortunately Aetna can hire their own doctors to disagree with yours and claim you can work even if your doctors say you cannot. If they don't approve your LTD claim you will need to appeal. I would be happy to provide you with a free consultation.