Chronic Pain And Disability By Linda Nee
Pain. Although most of us endure the occasional aches and pains of tension headaches, bumps, thumps, bruises, strains and sprains, there are many others who suffer daily chronic pain, that cannot be lessened with over-the-counter remedies such as Tylenol or Advil....
“Brain Fog” Is An Old Time-Battered Term
Twenty years ago, the term “brain fog” became synonymous with a diagnosis of fibromyalgia when physicians needed a term to describe a wide variety of general symptoms for a “syndrome” disease no one could prove actually existed. In those early...
“Brain Fog” Is An Old Time-Battered Term
Twenty years ago, the term “brain fog” became synonymous with a diagnosis of fibromyalgia when physicians needed a term to describe a wide variety of general symptoms for a “syndrome” disease no one could prove actually existed. In those early...
A Reminder About Labor Day Surveillance
This is just a reminder about insurance surveillance probability over the Labor Day holiday is pretty darned likely. As you are well aware, insurance companies take advantage of surveillance opportunites when increased claimant activity is expected. All insureds...
A Reminder About Labor Day Surveillance
This is just a reminder about insurance surveillance probability over the Labor Day holiday is pretty darned likely. As you are well aware, insurance companies take advantage of surveillance opportunites when increased claimant activity is expected. All insureds...
Disability Insureds’ Bill of Rights
As a direct or indirect party to a disability contract involving insurance coverage for disability or income replacement, you are entitled to generally recognized rights of expectation that the provisions agreed to in the policy contract are adjudicated in a fair,...
Disability Insureds’ Bill of Rights
As a direct or indirect party to a disability contract involving insurance coverage for disability or income replacement, you are entitled to generally recognized rights of expectation that the provisions agreed to in the policy contract are adjudicated in a fair,...
Beware Of Insurance Red Flags
All insurance companies operate assuming most people who submit disability claims are “faking it” for the purposes of secondary gain. Although in reality, only 20% of claims are found to be fraudulent, insurers are always on the lookout for tell tale signs...
Beware Of Insurance Red Flags
All insurance companies operate assuming most people who submit disability claims are “faking it” for the purposes of secondary gain. Although in reality, only 20% of claims are found to be fraudulent, insurers are always on the lookout for tell tale signs...
Beware of Insurance Paper Chasing
I’m sure that at one time for another every insured as been frustrated by insurance paper chasing. The insurance industry is infamous for its focus on what it refers to as “forms”, some of which is mandated and required by state regulators,...
Beware of Insurance Paper Chasing
I’m sure that at one time for another every insured as been frustrated by insurance paper chasing. The insurance industry is infamous for its focus on what it refers to as “forms”, some of which is mandated and required by state regulators,...
Nothing Gained By Getting “Huffy” With Anyone
This is probably one of the more difficult articles I need to write. I don’t know if it’s the overall effects of CO_ID, or just the normal progression of fear taking over the emotions of those with disability claims. Whatever the reason, I’m finding...
ERISA Pre-Disability Monthly Earnings Figures
Today, when insurers attempt to “nickel and dime” claimants with repetitive calculations of SSDI and overpayments, it is possible your insurer may actually owe you. One of the figures I have always recommended verification for is the number called,...
SSDI And Repayments Review And Recommendations
As most ERISA claimants know, most LTD group policies contain a provision allowing for the reduction of monthly benefits by any amounts received from SSDI. This means your disability insurer has been allowed by law to use the social security system to “finance” part...
Turning The Worm
It is truly amazing what those who support insureds and claimants have to go through at times. Most readers are well aware that my articles report on all insurance companies when they are found to have violated the public trust. Yep! I’m harassed again. Three...
Biggest Mistakes Made When Managing Disability Claims
Since the beginning of COVID I’ve noticed several wrong actions often taken by insureds and claimants, that place disability claims in jeopardy. I’m not sure what influence COVID has had on these activities, but claimants are now engaging in what they...
Really, Really Bad Idea – Per Se ERISA Appeals
Most of you know I maintain contacts with attorneys across the country who keep me generally informed of trends and insurance actions that continue to be unfair and egregious. For the last year or so, I’ve been hearing a great deal about claimants attempting...
A Case To Remember – The Cost Of Exceeding Functional Capacity and Social Media
I received the email below, and have permission to publish it here on the Blog. I think it will be helpful to others as decisions are made regarding activity and social media. I thought your post yesterday very timely. I was disabled on July 15, 2000 and have been...
Unum’s Denial Abuse For 2nd Qtr. Profitability
Unum’s abuse of power denying claims for 2nd Qtr. profitability results has reached an all time high. Using broad and unclear provisions to deny high value reserve claims, Unum is likely to be sued by many seeking recovery of benefits legitimately due to them....
Friday Q&A
Can you explain how Worker’s Compensation offsets due to Lump Sum Settlements are determined? Sure. As most of you know, Workers’ Compensation is always included in most ERISA Group Plans as an offset to benefits. The WC system has progressed to a process...
