Mental illnesses plague many New Orleans residents. These conditions can result in loss of the ability to maintain employment and other lasting consequences. When your employer provides you with ERISA coverage, it is reasonable to assume that filing an ERISA...
Month: March 2020
The importance of medical records for long-term disability claims
Our society has a strange obsession with the idea of people receiving unearned benefits, such as long-term disability payouts. Disability insurance protects those who developed medical conditions or suffer injuries that leave them with long-term consequences that...
It can be tricky to make an accidental death claim
It is hard to imagine someone you love passing away unexpectedly. This is especially hard if the fatality occurred because of an accidental death and dismemberment. Some insurance policies may help cover you in the case that a spouse or loved one passes away in this...
Was your short-term disability claim denied? You have options
As someone who is dealing with a disability that may not last forever, you are in a frustrating position. You want to do what you can to get through this, and you don’t want to take advantage of anyone. You only want the benefits that should be available to you. You...
Can you get disability benefits for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is one of those strange disorders that you’ve probably never heard of -- until you’re diagnosed with it. EDS is actually a group of genetic disorders that involve your body’s connective tissue. Since your connective tissue supports the...
What is ERISA and how does it apply to me?
ERISA. It’s a term you have probably seen before, likely when reading about certain employer-provided benefits such as long-term disability insurance. For most people, ERISA doesn’t seem like something they need to think about. In reality, ERISA impacts the life of...
How to cope with the denial of your short-term disability claim
Disability benefits protect you from the financial hardship that could result from an illness or injury. Most people know about long-term disability insurance as an option to protect them from a protracted absence from work due to health reasons or an injury. Quite a...