Sun Life
SunLife took away my husband's VA Disability payment
My husband who has ALS a terminal illness, was receiving LTD benefits from Sun Life Financial until they offset his VA Disability payment. The disability he receives is due to his illness, not retirement benefits. He is over 50 years of age, disabled. and a USAF Veteran. We tried to appeal with Sun Life and they claim that the reasoning for the offset is that it falls under the “Other Income” category. We are seeking legal counsel at this point.
Reply
Karen, typically group polices do allow the carrier to offset for specific types of “other income.” What constitutes “other income” is defined by the Policy. In some cases a carrier will try to extend or expand the language and apply an offset for an income source not specifically stated in the Policy. I suggest you contact our office and speak with one of the attorneys to discuss your specific situation.
