Ortiz Law Firm is dedicated to helping people recover the disability benefits they deserve. We handle group Long Term Disability (LTD) claims, individual disability insurance policy claims, ERISA disability claims, and Social Security Disability claims.
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When navigating the complexities of severance packages and long-term disability insurance benefit claims, individuals often face many challenging decisions and uncertainties. Particularly – what happens when you’re presented with a severance offer while simultaneously pursuing a long-term disability insurance claim? If you sign the severance agreement, are you unintentionally giving up your right to LTD …
How To Navigate Severance Packages And Long-Term Disability ClaimsRead More
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It is not uncommon for a disability insurance company to order a peer review during the long-term disability appeal process. If your insurer has requested a peer review, you may have received a letter that states something like: We are writing to update you of the status of your appeal request for the above referenced …
Peer Review Reports In Long-Term Disability Appeals And Why You Should RespondRead More
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Living abroad can be an exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit nerve-wracking if you’re relying on long-term disability insurance benefits to provide you with income. Fortunately, if you have an individual or group long-term disability insurance policy, you may still be able to collect benefits while living outside of the United States. …
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You can still have a life that involves traveling when you have a long-term disability. The disability insurance companies may not like it, but being on long-term disability doesn’t mean you are on house arrest. Traveling can be a little more complicated when receiving disability payments, but it is doable with additional planning. Here is a …
The Do’s And Don’ts Of Traveling On Long-Term DisabilityRead More
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When you file a long-term disability claim, it is common for the insurance investigator to call you and ask casual questions about your health and daily life. Next, they will say, “We want to send someone to your home to meet with you to discuss your claim.” This is called a field interview.
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What Is an Independent Medical Examination? An independent medical examination (IME) is an exam performed by a medical professional not currently associated with your case. However, we don’t like using the term “independent” when referring to a medical examination ordered by a disability insurance company. The word independent is in quotes because we do not …
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Doctor shopping is the practice of seeking out multiple doctors – often to either: (1) obtain a specific diagnosis or medication or (2) find one that agrees with you on your disability or illness. Doctor shopping is not just for claimants; insurance carriers have also been known to doctor shop. Understanding Doctor Shopping? When we …
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Some long term disability claims go to the US Circuit Courts of Appeals. The United States Courts of Appeals (or circuit courts) are the intermediate appellate courts of the United States federal court system. That means they are the level between federal district courts and the United States Supreme Court. A court of appeals decides …
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Long-term disability insurance companies are well-known for hiring third-party investigators to put claimants under surveillance. They spend millions of dollars on surveillance to save billions in long-term disability claims. They want to “catch” you doing something you “shouldn’t,” like taking out the trash or enjoying your grandchild’s birthday party. The goal is to get footage that they …
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Social media has become how we share our lives with the world. Long gone are the days of printing and mailing pictures to family and friends. With the click of a button, you can share photos or even live stream videos on social media, which creates a way for families to stay connected even if …
Social Media Accounts Are Used To Deny Long-Term Disability Insurance ClaimsRead More
Ortiz Law Firm is a national disability law firm specializing in long-term disability appeals, disability insurance lawsuits, and Social Security Disability claims. Contact us for a free case review.
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