By Molly Friedman, (301) 563-6685 Lack of Information About Your Policy and Application Process Most employer-sponsored long-term disability benefit plans are governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, known as ERISA. Under such plans, insurance...
By Peter Casciano, (301) 563-6685 Long-term disability benefits are a critical resource for many folks struggling with health conditions that impair or prohibit their ability to work. According to this article from WebMD, one in three workers will become disabled...
The COVID-19 public health emergency has impacted every corner of life in the United States, ranging from businesses big and small, to the healthcare system and to workers across demographic groups. The coronavirus has interrupted the lives of 328 million Americans by...
By Molly Friedman, (301) 563-6685 An Attending Physician Statement form (APS) is one of the main ways that an insurance company obtains information about your medical status. An APS may be requested by insurance companies when you apply for short-term disability (STD)...
By Matthew DeGioia, (301) 563-6685 In the past few months, we have received an influx of calls from people who have suffered from COVID-19 asking if they qualify for disability benefits. In such unprecedented times as these, it is important to know what options are...
By Matthew DeGioia, Esq., 301.563.6685 Over the course of representing hundreds of applicants on FERS disability retirement claims, our firm occasionally comes across cases that serve as cautionary tales for FERS annuitants. One of those cautionary tales involves...
