MetLife

MetLife decided I was no longer disabled 6 weeks into my 13 week plan

Reviewed by Kenya on November 25th 2017   Verified Policyholder
I signed up for a 13 week plan with Metlife for Short Term Disability. I went on maternity leave. I was given 5 weeks of benefits (due to the 1 week waiting period). At my 6 week check up I was not cleared to return to work. I sent the forms over to Metlife to extend my claim. They closed the claim stating that I reached the maximum allowed benefit. The benefit for maternity leave is 6 weeks (technically 5 weeks) but I wasn’t cleared to return to work for medical reasons (they spoke with the doctor as well). If I paid into a 13 week plan, I’m not understanding why the claim was closed.
Reply
Sent on November 25th 2017 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Kenya, without seeing a denial letter to determine their basis – though I suspect it would be they are of the opinion you were no long disabled – we would not be able to speak as to your legal rights. Please feel free to contact our office to discuss in greater detail.