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Long-term disability claimants make perfect victims

July 23rd, 2007 by Richard Brassaw

A few years ago someone close to me became disabled. She had purchased a long-term disability (LTD) policy with CNA insurance and felt fortunate to have the policy.
She was brought up with a strong work ethic, this, coupled with the fact that she immensely enjoyed her job, only increased the emotional pain of not working. [...]

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Category : Bad Faith, Denied, Disability Insurance, Insurance, Insurance Claims, Insurance Companies

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How ERISA makes your long-term disability policy worthless

July 23rd, 2007 by Richard Brassaw

Chances are if you have a long-term disability (LTD) insurance policy it falls under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) guidelines. If that is the case then know now that if you ever become disabled and file a LTD claim there is a chance you will be denied your benefits after a year or [...]

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Category : Bad Faith, Court Rulings, Denied, Disability Insurance, Fraud, Insurance Claims, Insurance Companies, Workers Comp

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Long-term disability insurance — fiction or fact?

July 20th, 2007 by Richard Brassaw

Benjamin W. Glass’ book Robbery Without a Gun, is a thin book as books go. Even though modest in length the message speaks volumes—and one that you should seriously consider getting your hands on if you have a long-term disability (LTD) policy or have recently become disabled.
If you are someone who has never been denied [...]

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