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How can you appeal a denial for a disability insurance claim?

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Last Modified on Aug 29, 2020

Colorado residents like you may need the support of disability insurance. You must go through a process where you make a claim. In some cases, you get access to benefits through claim approval. But in some cases, you have to deal with a denied claim.…

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Some risks can lead to denied disability insurance applications

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Last Modified on Jul 28, 2020

Many professionals purchase individual disability insurance (IDI) to supplement employer-provided disability insurance or because an employer does not provide short-term or long-term disability coverage. Insurance companies that offer IDI rely on extensive screening processes to protect their financial interests. Not every individual who wishes to…

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Employer-provided vs. private LTD insurance

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Last Modified on Jul 25, 2020

Long-term disability insurance is a blessing for someone who suffers an illness or injury that keeps him or her from working for a long period. It provides supplemental income to cover basic needs when a person cannot earn money his or herself. Many employers offer…

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Independent medical exams for short-term disability claims

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Last Modified on Jul 03, 2020

Short-term disability benefits or STD benefits provide income for those who miss work for at least seven days. If a person cannot perform his or her job duties, then he or she may deserve 60 to 100 percent of pre-disability earnings. When you apply for…

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How do short-term and long-term disability differ?

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Last Modified on Jun 05, 2020

If you are fortunate, your employer provides you with both short-term and long-term disability insurance. If not, you may wish to consider purchasing these types of insurance for yourself, particularly long-term disability insurance. Policy Genius explains that both short-term and long-term disability insurance pay you…

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What can you do when your IDI claim faces rejection?

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Last Modified on Jun 01, 2020

Many employees receive disability insurance through an employer sponsored plan. But as a professional, you might buy your own. Medical professionals, lawyers and executives often pay for individual disability insurance (IDI) that can provide broader benefits. Yet, the costly premiums IDI plans carry may seem…

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