Disability Insurance Company Reviews & Ratings

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New York Life

New York Life thinks my Parkinsons got better. It's a progressive debilitating disease.

Reviewed by Mike on May 7th 2014   Verified Policyholder
I became disabled due to getting parkinsons along with my diabetes. I was getting long term disability through New York Life when I lived in North Carolina. When I got my ... read more >
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Sent on May 7th 2014 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Mike, I have represented a client with Parkinson’s against New York Life, and they pulled the same tactic with him. Please feel free to contact our office to discuss ... read more >

Lincoln Financial

Having difficulty seeking a lump sum buyout of my LTD with Lincoln Financial.

Reviewed by Melissa Elkins on April 30th 2014   Verified Policyholder
Lincoln Financial is my LTD carrier, they have never questioned any information, only sent out yearly forms for my Dr. to fill out. Now I would like to do a buyout and NO ... read more >
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Sent on April 30th 2014 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Melissa, under certain circumstances and on a case by case basis Lincoln Financial will consider a lump sum buy out of a claim for benefits. Please feel free to contact... read more >

Sun Life

I can’t see how a company can legally do this

Reviewed by Robert McCoy on April 30th 2014   Verified Policyholder
My wife Vivian worked for a Md. Hospital as an R.N. She had long term disability and short term disability policy’s partly provided by the hospital. She developed back p... read more >
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Sent on April 30th 2014 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Robert, your wife’s experience with Sun Life is not at all uncommon. When you get a copy of the denial letter please feel free to contact our office to discuss how we... read more >

Hartford

They suck!

Reviewed by Robert Cavanna on April 26th 2014   Verified Policyholder
My wife works for Weis Markets. She was off for 4 months for surgery. Hartford the disability carrier for Weis, closed her account 2 and a half weeks before she went back ... read more >
Aetna

Thanks for nothing, Aetna!!!

Reviewed by Sal Apara on April 23rd 2014   Verified Policyholder
I had umbilical hernia surgery on Mar. 28th, have been off work since Mar. 14th. I have recieved 2 payments from rialroad retirement and nothing from Aetna. They faxed doc... read more >
Principal

Why do I pay to have such misery in dealing with a company??

Reviewed by D Alan on April 8th 2014   Verified Policyholder
I work in the financial field and have back issues that limits me from working full time. Many Years ago I took out a policy with Principal Group that would cover me and I... read more >
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Sent on April 8th 2014 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

D ALAN, I assume your claim is still pending a decision. If so, please feel free to contact our office to discuss how we may be able to assist you.

Aetna

Aetna cut off my benefits 5 days early

Reviewed by Derrik on April 1st 2014   Verified Policyholder
Hello. I had to use Aetna disability when I had double hernia surgery. The dates I was to be on disability were from March 12-19 of 2014. Aetna only paid me through the 14... read more >
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Sent on April 1st 2014 by Attorney Jay Symonds

Derrick, your only option would be to appeal the denial of benefits to try to secure the remaining 5 days Aetna would owe you.

New York Life

I can not stand their horrible business practices. New York Life is a bunch of mean jerks that reduce their liabilities by any means.

Reviewed by Trisha on April 1st 2014   Verified Policyholder
I was on LTD with New York Life they were well aware of my medical condition but every 6 month they would withhold payments “while they review my case” then at the end... read more >
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Sent on April 1st 2014 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Trisha, I am sorry to hear of your difficulties with New York Life. As you probably know, you are not alone. Please feel free to contact our office if you would like to... read more >

New York Life

I don’t think it is right for New York Life to require you to apply for SSDI and even assist with the process and then after approval from SSDI drop you

Reviewed by Virgie on March 27th 2014   Verified Policyholder
I was taken out of work 3/2013. I needed bi-lateral knee replacements. I had both knees replaced in 2013. After I exhausted short term disability I was rolled over into lo... read more >
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Sent on March 27th 2014 by Attorney Gregory Dell

Virgie, unfortunately, your situation is not uncommon at all. At this point you will need to file your administrative appeal of New York Life’s denial. Please fee... read more >

Aetna

Aetna kept getting a 45 day extension to review my appeal. They are incompetent!

Reviewed by Rachel on March 26th 2014   Verified Policyholder
I filed a STD Claim in October of 2013 and Aetna wrongfully denied my claim and I appealed. My appeal was moved 45 days in January and then after that 45 they moved it ano... read more >
New York Life

Stress over New York Life is making me so much worse!!

Reviewed by Audra on March 20th 2014   Verified Policyholder
I have been approved for New York Life short term disability and long term disability since June of 2013. I’m 27 years old and due to a severe reaction I have become ver... read more >
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Sent on March 20th 2014 by Attorney Rachel Alters

Audra, we wish you the best with the appeal you submitted. In the event New York Life continues to deny your claim, please feel free to contact our office to discuss ho... read more >

Aetna

The system Aetna has in place is very BROKEN.

Reviewed by Brenda on March 14th 2014   Verified Policyholder
I was put on a Leave of absence from the company I worked for due to severe Migraines. When I filed for my Disability insurance I was denied them saying they didn’t get ... read more >
Unum

Unum refuses to approve my STD

Reviewed by Marvin on March 14th 2014   Verified Policyholder
I have short term disability with UNUM Insurance through my employer. Due to sudden onset of seizures my family doctor forbid me from driving or working until cleared by a... read more >
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Sent on March 14th 2014 by Attorney Jay Symonds

Marvin, has your claim been formally denied prompting the necessity to file an appeal? If so, please feel free to contact our office to discuss your options.

Reliance Standard

I was receiving STD and LTD from Reliance Standard without a problem until they suddenly denied my benefits without warning.

Reviewed by A.M. on March 9th 2014   Verified Policyholder
I have two Workers’ Comp claims filed against my employer, my Work Comp files were denied from the beginning and now four years later we are still litigating them. My Dr... read more >
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Sent on March 9th 2014 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

A.M., it is not at all uncommon for an insurance company to enter a denial without warning. Are they paying the benefit while they review the information you provided, ... read more >

Lincoln Financial

I was approved unpaid medical leave by Wells Fargo, but was denied LTD after Lincoln Financial mis-represented and misquoted my doctor.

Reviewed by Colleen Skowronski on March 6th 2014   Verified Policyholder
Apparently I am too sick to work and too well not to. I am on unpaid medical leave since being denied Long Term Disability (LTD) by Lincoln Financial. I spoke to U.S. Depa... read more >
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Sent on March 6th 2014 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Colleen, if you have not already filed your appeal, please feel free to contact our office to determine how we may be able to assist you in filing same.

New York Life

I can't get in touch with New York Life

Reviewed by Frankie on February 25th 2014   Verified Policyholder
I was paid out my full short term disability and a small portion of the long term disability. I sent in my appeal and was never responded to. I called New York Life for th... read more >
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Sent on February 25th 2014 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Frankie, I would highly suggest that you send a request in writing for an update detailing all of what has occurred. Did you submit your appeal with receipt confirmatio... read more >

Guardian

RUN WHILE YOU CAN! I was scammed.

Reviewed by Lisa P. on February 20th 2014   Verified Policyholder
I had a policy for several years for LTD provided by my employer (I was a teacher) as part of a benefit package. After over six years of faithfully paying premiums (even w... read more >
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Sent on February 20th 2014 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Lisa, I am sorry to hear about your experience. From reading your story, with specific attention to your “P.S.”- please note that we are not representatives of Guar... read more >

Reliance Standard

I was denied LTD coverage by Reliance Standard because my cancer was deemed a pre-existing condition.

Reviewed by Beth on February 16th 2014   Verified Policyholder
I have a general comment. My company signed a long term disability contract with Reliance Standard 9/1/2011. I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in March of 2011. I was de... read more >
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Sent on February 16th 2014 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Beth, if there was no prior disability plan in place before Reliance Standard provided coverage, then it is quite possible you would be excluded under the policy’s pr... read more >

New York Life

This is a horrible place to work for.

Reviewed by S. Jackson on February 1st 2014   Verified Policyholder
New York Life did the same thing to me. I lost my job concerning a FLMA and disability denial. This is a horrible place to work for.
Hartford

Hartford gives my son $59 a month even though his treatment is almost $10k per month

Reviewed by Fran Alt on January 31st 2014   Verified Policyholder
My son worked for Walmart for 18 years before he was diagnosed with stage four melanoma with mets to brain, lymph nodes, illiac chain and more. He was given a few months t... read more >
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Sent on January 31st 2014 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Fran, our thoughts are with your son. Unfortunately, group disability policies allow the benefit to be offset by the amount received from Social Security and other sour... read more >

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Preparing a strong disability appeal package is an art that requires you to understand how the courts interpret your disability policy language, ERISA regulations / laws, and how to strategically present evidence in support of your definition of disability. We encourage you to contact any of our long-term disability attorneys for a free immediate review of your disability denial.

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Who are Dell Disability Lawyers?

We are disability insurance attorneys that know how to get your short or long term disability benefits paid. As a nationwide law firm we have helped thousands of disability insurance claimants throughout the United States to collect hundreds of millions of dollars of disability insurance benefits from every major disability insurance company.

Our attorneys have been able to either get our clients paid monthly disability benefits or obtain a one-time lump-sum settlement in more than 98% of our cases. Our disability insurance lawyers have seen it all when it comes to disability insurance claims and we know exactly what it takes for your disability claim to be approved.

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Our disability insurance attorneys help individuals that have either purchased a long term disability insurance policy from an insurance company or obtained short or long term disability insurance coverage as a benefit from their employer. We have helped individuals in almost every type of occupation with monthly disability benefit payments ranging from $1,500 to $50,000.

Our clients include all types of employees ranging from retail associates, sales representatives, government employees, police officers, teachers, janitors, nurses, pilots, truck drivers, financial advisors, doctors, dentists, veterinarians, lawyers, consultants, IT professionals, engineers, professional athletes, business owners, and high level executives.

A strong understanding and presentation of the duties of your occupation is essential for securing disability insurance benefits.

Do you work in my state?

Yes. We are a national disability insurance law firm that is available to represent you regardless of where you live in the United States. We have partner lawyers in every state and we have filed lawsuits in most federal courts nationwide. Our disability insurance lawyers represent disability claimants at all stages of a claim for disability insurance benefits. There is nothing that our lawyers have not seen in the disability insurance world.

What are your fees?

Since we represent disability insurance claimants at different stages of a disability insurance claim we offer a variety of different fee options. We understand that claimants living on disability insurance benefits have a limited source of income; therefore we always try to work with the claimant to make our attorney fees as affordable as possible.

The three available fee options are a contingency fee agreement (no attorney fee or cost unless we make a recovery), hourly fee or fixed flat rate.

In every case we provide each client with a written fee agreement detailing the terms and conditions. We always offer a free initial phone consultation and we appreciate the opportunity to work with you in obtaining payment of your disability insurance benefits.

Do I have to come to your office to work with your law firm?

No. For purposes of efficiency and to reduce expenses for our clients we have found that 99% of our clients prefer to communicate via phone, email, fax, or video conferencing sessions. If you prefer an initial in-person meeting please let us know. A disability company will never require you to come to their office and similarly we are set up so that we handle your entire claim without the need for you to come to our office.

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When you call us during normal business hours you will immediately speak with a disability insurance attorney. We can be reached at 800-698-9159 or by email. Lawyers and staff must return all client calls same day. Client emails are usually replied to within the same business day and seem to be the preferred and most efficient method of communication for most clients.

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