Question

Can Lincoln Financial hold back disability check equal to the amount of the 2020 stimulus check? 

Asked on April 4th 2020 by Michael P.
Can Lincoln Financial hold back disability check equal to the amount of the 2020 stimulus check? If so, why?

Answer

Answered on May 5th 2020 by Attorney Rachel Alters

Michael, they should not be able to do this however they may consider the check to be “other income” under the policy. I would contact them and fight that determination as this is supposed to be additional income form the government to help during this time of need.