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Standard insurance just dropped me with no communication with me.

Reviewed by D Larson on October 4th 2023   Verified Policyholder | June 2019 date of disability
I was put on Standard insurance by my employer in 2019. I was told by them when I was first on disability that I would be on this for the rest of my life. After 2 years of...
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Sent on October 4th 2023 by Attorney Gregory Dell

I am sorry to hear about your experience. Do you currently have a denial letter from them that you can email to me?

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Standard is one of, if not the worse, company in the industry now

Reviewed by Anonymous Erisa Victim on December 5th 2019   Verified Policyholder
The Standard changed after the company was acquired by Japanese based Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company in 2016 and subsequently being delisted from the US stock exchang...
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Standard is one of, if not the worse, company in the industry Standard hasn't approved or denied my claim in over a year. They keep promising to look at it 'next week'

Reviewed by S.B. on August 22nd 2019   Verified Policyholder
My husband is covered by a Standard STD/LTD non-ERISA plan. He has a very rare neuromuscular disorder and was hospitalized in intensive care, was off work for 6 weeks (wai...
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Sent on August 22nd 2019 by Attorney Jay Symonds
S.B., this sounds extremely unusual and unreasonable, I suggest you contact our office and speak with one of the attorneys to address the specific questions you have regar...
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I waited 5 weeks just to be told I can't receive benefits

Reviewed by Marissa on June 11th 2019   Verified Policyholder
After working overtime and stressing behind my job for the past 5 years, it resulted in me being diagnosed with retinopathy hypertension, at the age of 29, on 12/10/2018. ...
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Sent on June 11th 2019 by Attorney Gregory Dell
Marissa, I am sorry to hear of your diagnosis and the troubles Standard is giving you. Please contact our office at once for a free consultation. We would love to speak wi...
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The Standard will threaten to withhold your pay until you sign every document that they send you. The worst part is when they consider back payment for SSDI benefits

Reviewed by Gena on December 10th 2017   Verified Policyholder
First of all, the worst thing that could ever happen to a hard-working person is a permanent disability. Fighting to secure payment is hard enough when you are well. Let a...
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Standard's sudden denial was inexplicable

Reviewed by Linda on September 13th 2017   Verified Policyholder
I was placed on disability by my doctor with a diagnosis of Cognitive Impairment (supported by both a neurologist and a neuropsychologist) which severely affects my abilit...
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Standard has keep me jumping through hoops for years

Reviewed by Donna on July 26th 2017   Verified Policyholder
I have been on LTD with The Standard since September 2011. The have had me jumping through hoops for all these years. Very rude if I call and ask a question. They say they...
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Sent on July 26th 2017 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Donna, please contact our office with a copy of the denial letter so we can discuss in detail how we may be able to assist you in appealing the denial.

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Mental health LTD should be covered under the Mental Health Parity Act

Reviewed by Kim V. on February 10th 2017   Verified Policyholder
My company contracted with Standard for our short and long term disability policies. In Jan 2014 I was on STD, which turned into LTD with a waiting period, which was tough...
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Standard Insurance Company is NOT here to help employees

Reviewed by Kandi on November 9th 2015   Verified Policyholder
The Standard insurance are NOT here to help an employee, although they sure don’t hesitate to take our money every month. I have been out of work since April 18th 2015 d...
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Sent on November 9th 2015 by Attorney Stephen Jessup
Kandi, please don’t hesitate to contact our office to discuss your claim. If it has been over two and a half months and you have not received any benefits it is sufficiv...
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The Standard thought my condition was preexisting and denied me

Reviewed by Laura on September 30th 2015   Verified Policyholder
I had my Gallbladder removed September 2015 and 2 tumors were discovered. I had a liver resection November 2014 along with my Lap Band and a lot of adhesions that were stu...
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Sent on September 30th 2015 by Attorney Rachel Alters

Laura, please contact our office to discuss your rights to bring a lawsuit under ERISA. We will need to see a copy of your denial letters, appeal and Policy.

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I was left with no choice but to return to work

Reviewed by Lynn on September 7th 2015   Verified Policyholder
I am 3 weeks today of non-payment. I was officially denied last week. I can not afford to wait and see if they will accept my denial or deny that one also. So, I sat in th...
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Standard based their denial on a confition that I do not have

Reviewed by Lori on August 10th 2014   Verified Policyholder
I find it ironic that I received a denial letter from the standard and the condition they based the denial on is not the condition I have. There are 3 specialists in my st...
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Sent on August 10th 2014 by Attorney Gregory Dell

Lori, if you have not already appealed the denial of your claim for benefits, please feel free to contact our office to discuss how we may be able to assist you.

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Standard made my leave a living hell

Reviewed by Karen on July 26th 2014   Verified Policyholder
I’ve been off work since June 12, 2014. It started off with a flare up of a herniated disc but I was hospitalized from July 1st thru July 9th with MRSA. Was sent home wi...
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I know Standard's denial letter is coming

Reviewed by Michael on July 6th 2014   Verified Policyholder
It is sounding like The Standard will release me July 19, 2014. I will receive one more check from them. There was a Definition of Disability that changed after 36 months ...
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Sent on July 6th 2014 by Attorney Stephen Jessup
Michael, if your claim is governed by ERISA and is denied you will be required to file an administrative appeal before being allowed to bring any legal action. I cannot em...
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Stanfrod declined my MS claim

Reviewed by Connie on July 4th 2014   Verified Policyholder
Diagnosed with MS 2006, filed STD claim with The Standard April 1, 2014. Denial letter June 2014 stating doctor did not provide enough evidence that I am unable to perform...
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Sent on July 4th 2014 by Attorney Jay Symonds
Connie, the trend in the disability insurance industry seems to be denial of claims on account of MS due to a multitude of reasons they believe do not support functional i...
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I have a chronic illness that will never get better, yet Standard thinks I can work

Reviewed by Ms. JR on June 5th 2014   Verified Policyholder
I have an auto-immune arthritis and have been disabled since 2010. The Standard has stopped my benefit with no warning stating I should be able to do a sedentary job. My i...
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Sent on June 5th 2014 by Attorney Stephen Jessup
Ms. JR, more often than not the insurance company terminates a benefit without any warning. If you have not already filed your appeal please feel free to contact our offic...
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Standard denied me because I didn't report my injury immediately. Sorry, I didn't realize it would be disabling…

Reviewed by Linda Swearingen on October 22nd 2013   Verified Policyholder
I submitted a claim to the Standard and was refused seemingly because I didn’t report the injury immediately. Well, I didn’t expect the injury to be as disabling as tu...
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Sent on October 22nd 2013 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Linda, please feel free to contact our office to discuss how we may be able to assist you.

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I never can get the same person on the phone and it’s just a run around.

Reviewed by Heather on August 28th 2013   Verified Policyholder
My job just started using the Standard last Oct. 2012. I have MS and my FMLA was approved from Aug. to Aug.. I have had nothing but trouble of them saying it’s not appro...
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Sent on August 28th 2013 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Heather, I am sorry to hear about your problems with respect to your FMLA. Have you filed any claim for disability with Standard?

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I'm not very confident that Standard sent my records for physician review based on what I'm reading in this comment section

Reviewed by Ben on October 2nd 2012   Verified Policyholder
I put my claim in sometime in June 2012 due to depression, anxiety, bi-polar and psychopathic symptoms. I thought I would get some sort of decision back fairly quickly how...
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Sent on October 2nd 2012 by Attorney Gregory Dell
Ben, hang in there. They have probably sent your file to their in-house doctor or to a doctor that they regularly work with. You should send them any updated medical recor...
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People are Standard are such big liars and they are not trained in the field

Reviewed by Sharon on September 30th 2012   Verified Policyholder
I was placed on FMLA April 30, 2012 for multiple mental disabilities and have been given the run-around by the Standard Insurance Company. They are such big liars and not ...
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Sent on September 30th 2012 by Attorney Gregory Dell

Sharon, Please contact us privately to discuss your claim with The Standard. You need to communicate with them in writing only so that everything is documented.

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Q: If I move my FRS money will it be considered income?

Answered on June 10th 2026 by Attorney Stephen Jessup
A: Generally, if you rollover a retirement into another account and do not touch it the carriers do not see it as...

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Answered on May 31st 2023 by Attorney Gregory Dell
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Can Standard Insurance Company’s Failure to Raise an Issue be Considered a Waiver?

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