If you recently received a disability benefits denial letter from Dearborn National, you may be wondering what to expect now – and whether a lawsuit is the correct next step. Suing Dearborn National to secure your long term disability benefits is often the most viable way to obtain the benefits you deserve, though this process often doesn’t come without some headaches and hiccups. At Dell & Schaefer, we’ve helped thousands of disability claimants successfully sue their long term disability insurance carriers, and have learned a few things along the way. Read on for more about what you can expect when suing Dearborn National under a long term disability insurance policy. Continue Reading What to Expect When Suing Dearborn National for Long Term Disability Benefits

Applying for long term disability insurance benefits through Sun Life can seem like an uphill battle, especially when it comes time to ask your busy doctor to fill out a long, complicated claim form. What should claimants do if their doctor won’t support their disability by filling out an attending physician statement or contacting Sun Life? When should this conversation between you and your doctor even happen? Learn more about applying for Sun Life long term disability benefits and what claimants can expect from the process. Continue Reading What Disability Insurance Claimants Should Know About Applying for Sun Life Disability Benefits

At Dell & Schaefer, our nationwide team of long term disability insurance attorneys has helped thousands of clients recover disability insurance benefits from major insurer Mutual of Omaha. The claims process can be a maze of lengthy and confusing claim request forms, waivers and releases for medical records, and even independent physical examinations – which means that claimants who go into this process without a disability attorney may be putting themselves at a disadvantage later. What should disability insurance claimants expect when they sue Mutual of Omaha to recover benefits under a long term disability insurance policy?

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Although the COVID-19 pandemic has existed for less than a year, it’s already started to change the way long term disability claims are being handled (and denied). Some people with pre-existing conditions that aren’t enough for a disability claim on their own could find themselves facing a tough choice: quit your job or expose yourself to COVID? Before taking any decisive action, it’s important to know your rights. What should claimants know about navigating the long term disability claim process in the age of COVID? Continue Reading How COVID-19 Can Impact a Disability Insurance Claim

Mass Mutual is known for writing individual disability insurance  policies for professionals. ERISA laws applicable to employer provided disability insurance policies do not apply. This means that if Mass Mutual denies your disability insurance claim, you can sue them for breach of contract and you have the benefit of a jury trial. Continue Reading Top Denial Reasons of a Mass Mutual Disability Benefit Application – And Tips to Get Paid

Northwestern Mutual sells many different types of disability insurance policies and you must review your own specific policy carefully to determine the definition of disability and what documentation is required. As a general overview of tips for having your claim approved, you must:

  • Present strong medical evidence of your disabling condition.
  • Explain how the disabling condition makes it impossible for you to do your own job for the first 24 months, and after that time, show how it prevents you from doing any job for which you are otherwise qualified.
  • Submit your claim for disability benefits within the time limits established by Northwestern Mutual.
  • Be prepared for Northwestern’s disability insurance interview.

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If you’re one of the many people who struggle with a disabling medical condition that makes it tough to hold down a job, you may be wondering about your disability options. If you have a long term disability policy through Principal, wonder no longer – here at Dell & Schaefer, we’ve handled hundreds of Principal Financial disability claims and can guide you through the ins and outs of the process and what you’ll need to do to recover disability insurance benefits. Like many insurers, Principal  Financial has some common patterns and practices that can be worked around once you’re familiar with them. Learn more about what you’ll need to prove to obtain disability benefits from Principal. Continue Reading What to Know About Suing Principal Financial Disability for Long Term Disability Benefits

Although receiving a denial letter from your long term disability insurance carrier can be discouraging and stressful, the appeal actually presents one of the best opportunities you’ll have to support your claim for disability insurance benefits. Read on for some tips Dell & Schaefer’s nationwide disability insurance attorneys have learned while handling Mutual of Omaha long term disability appeals. Continue Reading Tips to Win Benefits in Your Mutual of Omaha Disability Appeal

The longer Guardian Disability pays out long term disability benefits to a specific claimant, the more these benefits cost—so like all long term disability insurance carriers, Guardian has a vested interest in removing claimants from the disability rolls as soon as it can. This means that getting approved for disability benefits is just the first step; maintaining this approval is the key to receiving benefits through the end of the policy term. Learn more about what claimants should do to preserve their long term disability benefits with Guardian Disability. Continue Reading What to Know About Handling Your Guardian Disability Claim After Approval

What does it take to get approved for disability insurance benefits? If you are seeking disability insurance benefits this video and article will cover many of the frequently asked questions that disability income policy holders ask our disability insurance attorneys. Topics covered include the differences between a group policy and individual disability insurance policy and why getting regular treatment from your doctors is so important. Continue Reading Is It Hard To Get Approved For Long Term Disability Insurance?