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 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 On October 22, the Social Security Administration announced a 1.3% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2021. 85 Fed. Reg. 67413 (October 22, 2020). The COLA will be effective for December 2020 Title II Social Security benefits,...
By Matthew DeGioia, 301.563.6685 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, to workers across demographic groups. The coronavirus has interrupted the...
Partners Peter Casciano and Elliott Andalman of the disability benefits department of Andalman & Flynn are both members of the Legal Advisory Group of the Greater D.C.- Maryland Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (DC-MD Chapter). They have been...
By Molly Friedman, Esq., 301.563.6685 Your Federal Disability Retirement Benefit amount depends on a variety of factors, including your age, salary, length of time as a federal employee, and whether you receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. First, it is...
