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Old 08-07-2007, 03:36 PM   #1
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Disability Insurance and how to deal with it

I would like to take this opportunity to try and help anyone who is currently dealing with an injury or illness and at the same time dealing with an insurance company with a disability policy. I had my first introduction to this situation over ten years ago. Luckily, I was a survivor, not only of illness, but a survivor of the murky waters of disability insurance companies.

Believe me, when I tell you that for the most part, these insurance companies love to collect their premiums, but do everything they can possibly do so they won't have to pay you. If you are truly due moneys from a disability insurer and can provide accurate documentation, pursue every avenue you have to collect what is due you! If you are too ill to fight, have a family member or advocate represent you. All too often, deserving people do not get what should be coming to them. Of course, the insurance companies state that fraud is why they are so careful to check everything, but in most cases it's just an excuse not to pay you.

In many instances, you will need an attorney who specializes in disability insurance. An attorney who has been recommended and has your interests in mind work very nicely. I have found that a very strong letter from an attorney representing you can be very helpful. These companies will back off if they see you have representation and your case is valid.

I have so much to say, but I will do it over a period of time. The message I would like to leave today to anyone that is fighting for their just and due benefits, is be sure to contact your HR dept. if you have a group disability policy with your employer and let them know what you are dealing with. After all, they are paying all or part of the premium and should know how their employee is being treated!
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Old 08-07-2007, 05:01 PM   #2
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Re: Disability Insurance and how to deal with it

Hello.. well i am in the process of my lawyer trying to get my LTD longer than 2 yaers. My payment stopped last month and the laywer said today that they are giving the insurance company 10 days from this past friday to let them know if they are gonna continue to send me my checks every month. if my laywer does not hear anything then the insurance company will have a law suit. I just hope it moves fast i have no money coming in right now to pay my bills.
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Re: Disability Insurance and how to deal with it

Hello...Yes this is a common practice of disability insurance companies.
It depends on what the terms of the policy are, but if they suddenly stopped paying without explanation, then they are definitely trying to see if you will respond with representation by an attorney.

They know you are depending on that money and they hold the upper hand.
However, if they refuse to pay and you sue and win in court, they are subject for all back pay and much more. It amazes me how they do this and get away with it! They love collecting the premiums though, but seem to have a hard time paying benefits. Good Luck...
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They stopped my benefits because by what they were saying i could only get it for 2 years, due to that i could not preform the duties that i was able to do when i was working there. But my problems with the back now are worst than they were before and i cannot work at all. Thats what 3 doctors told me in writing and said that my problem with my cack is getting worst on the nerves in my back.
Do you think they would pay for me to have my surgery on my back or would that be included in the pay out if there is one ?
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Re: Disability Insurance and how to deal with it

I am a 45 year old male and make a great living. I have STD and LTD at work and I have been on pain medication due to a neck injury years ago. I go to a pain management doctor and some days the pain is so unbearable I hide out in my office for a couple of hours and just try to relax. A co-worker saw me taking some of my medication last week and made the comment that if HR found out I was taking pain medication they would send me home because it is against company policy and I could injure myself or someone else. I have thought at times to just go out on disability but have never done it. My doctor has asked me in the past if I wanted him to write a report and take me out of work due to my pain. Basically, my spinal cord is crimped between two vertebrates with no relief...even tried facets. I take an average of 6 Hyrocodone, 3 SOMA pd.

My questions are...can they make me quit work because I am on pain medication?

Would I get disability?

 
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