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Q: Would it be better to continue to receive benefits from Lincoln Financial or should I seek a buyout?

Answered on February 22nd 2019 by Attorney Alex Palamara
A: AJ, I am sorry to hear of all the medical issues though I am happy to hear that Liberty Mutual has approved be...

Q: Is it possible to be approved for state disability but not by my insurance company?

Answered on February 22nd 2019 by Attorney Gregory Dell
A: Elizabeth, Lincoln financial will evaluate your disability claim according to the terms of your disability pol...

Q: Which Own Occupation insurance company has the best history of paying for legitimate disability claims?

Answered on February 21st 2019 by Attorney Gregory Dell
A: Nicole, unfortunately we cannot tell you which carrier to choose over another, but I can tell you both Princip...

Q: Does SunLife have a required time to make a decision? Can they request medical records that have nothing to do with my illness?

Answered on February 19th 2019 by Attorney Gregory Dell
A: Megan, in an ERISA governed claim Sun Life would have 45 days to make a decision and have the option of taking...

Q: Can I file an appeal after Met Life's 24 month limitation of payments if I am still in the discovery phrase of my disability?

Answered on February 12th 2019 by Attorney Rachel Alters
A: Angie, there are exceptions to that limitation such as radiculopathy and myelopathy. Have your doctor test you...

Q: Can LFG continue claiming I have a pre-existing condition when my doctor says I don't?

Answered on February 2nd 2019 by Attorney Gregory Dell
A: Tammie, you should review your policy language to see how pre-existing condition is defined but it is common f...

Q: Can Aetna deny my claim due to a "war exclusion" on my policy?

Answered on January 22nd 2019 by Attorney Stephen Jessup
A: Phil, I am sorry to hear about your difficulties. Have you filed an appeal of the denial? All disability insur...

Q: Since I live in an apartment, are the common lounge and meeting spaces considered in-home (for my interview)?

Answered on January 11th 2019 by Attorney Alex Palamara
A: Dave, I am happy to hear of your claim being paid. To give you an answer, I would have to see a copy of the ac...

Q: Can I lose my Hartford benefits if I also receive an annuity payment?

Answered on January 9th 2019 by Attorney Alex Palamara
A: Fred, I am happy to hear that your claim is being paid. From the scenario you provided, I don’t believe you ...

Q: What kind of documents I should present to the Disability claim of Licoln financial so I can get paid for the days my company put me out of work?

Answered on December 15th 2018 by Attorney Jay Symonds
A: Dianna: You should contact Lincoln Financial and notify them that you would like to file a claim. They will se...

Q: What do I do if Aetna claims they haven't received my medical info?

Answered on December 7th 2018 by Attorney Gregory Dell
A: Roberta, you should contact Aetna to verify that they actually received the information and find out if they a...

Q: Can MOO deny my claim on the basis of preexisting condition when my condition is not preexisting?

Answered on October 27th 2018 by Attorney Gregory Dell
A: Doomed, if your claim has been denied then Mutual of Omaha will give you the right to appeal. Pre-existing con...

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

Answered on October 18th 2018 by Attorney Rachel Alters
A: Laurie, unfortunately Aetna can hire their own doctors to disagree with yours and claim you can work even if y...

Q: My policy ends after age 65, but I'm not retiring until almost 2 years later. Can I challenge this?

Answered on September 25th 2018 by Attorney Cesar Gavidia
A: Dan, the maximum period that your disability claim will pay out is dictated by your disability insurance plan....

Q: What should my next step be after New York Life tells me I am not entitled to my life insurance or waiver of premium?

Answered on September 17th 2018 by Attorney Stephen Jessup
A: Gladys, I am not quite sure how to advise you. Is New York Life indicating that you (1) never had waiver of pr...

Q: What is my "regular occupation" if I started my own business after resigning from my old job?

Answered on September 1st 2018 by Attorney Gregory Dell
A: Rachel, the answer depends on when you became disabled. If you became injured after resigning from your accoun...

Q: Will Lincoln Financial deny my appeal because they have taken so long to form a decision?

Answered on August 30th 2018 by Attorney Stephen Jessup
A: Jean, no, I would not necessarily say that this sounds like your claim has been denied, but if they have not c...

Q: Can Lincoln deny my because of my prior cancer diagnosis?

Answered on August 28th 2018 by Attorney Jay Symonds
A: Marla, the carrier is entitled to deny coverage based on their assessment of your medical underwriting. Althou...

Q: Does Lincoln Financial offer lump sum settlements?

Answered on August 25th 2018 by Attorney Cesar Gavidia
A: Jenn, yes, Lincoln offers buyout. Please contact our office and ask to speak with a disability insurance attor...

Q: Is a normal pregnancy and childbrith covered as a Sickness if my elimination period is 90 days?

Answered on August 13th 2018 by Attorney Alex Palamara
A: Claudia, in order for us to give you a specific answer to the inquiries posed, you would have to send us copie...