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 social security they wanted the money back that they paid me. They took the over payment out of the benefits I was still entitled to. Then I got a notice that they were not going to pay me anymore because they determined that my parkinsons had gotten better. Parkinsons is a progressive debilitating disease it does not get better. So I was no longer disabled according to their standards. They are have now sent me to collection agency for the remainder of the over payment. I can barely make ends meet with my social security. Tried to explain to them that I have gotten worse not better but they dont care. They collected the premiums when I was working and now dont want to pay the benefits that I deserve. They are like a bad Vegas slot machine they never pay off. Have tried to get help but guess there is not enough money involved for anyone to take the case.
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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 how we may be able to assist you in appealing the denial.