Unum
It's ridiculous that Unim can make me pay for money that went to my ex-wife
Like Bernie, I think this is crazy. In my case, my children do not even live in my home, they live with my ex-wife! The policy says they may take from your spouse or children, but does not specify living outside the home! I think this is a legal grey area that could be challenged in court! The government also has a responsibility to put an end to this practice! Money I do not receive into my home I should not be responsible to repay! How am I supposed to pay the lump sum that went to my ex-wife? The federal government put it in her account, there is no way I could have kept her from spending it! I have had my congressman’s office talking to Unum on my behalf, but honestly how could any judge or jury not agree with my perspective! I mean following Unum’s logic why not hold me responsible for President Obama’s salary as well, after all I never recieved that either!
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Rock, I agree with your position, but the deciding factor is the policy language. Take a look at a page on our website discussing this exact issue: Can a disability insurance company claim an overpayment for social security disability benefits payable to a child as result of the parent’s disability?
