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Explore the world of ERISA and disability benefits with the Cody Allison & Associates Blog. Stay updated on legal developments, court decisions, and practical advice for individuals seeking disability benefits. Readers can expect informative articles, case studies, and guidance on navigating the complexities of ERISA law.
DeBofsky Law
6d ago
Unlike individual life insurance, which requires rigorous underwriting to assess risk, group life insurance from employers does not require underwriting. Employers offering group life insurance allow new employees to enroll immediately without providing evidence of insurability (EOI). The reasoning is that a new employee is likely to be healthy, and the risk of adverse selection is low. [...]
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DeBofsky Law
3w ago
There have been several important recent developments in how courts are assessing health benefit claims brought under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. In Dwyer v. United Healthcare Insurance Co.,[1] a case involving a claim for residential behavior health treatment for an eating disorder, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on Sept. […]
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DeBofsky Law
3w ago
While it is not completely impossible to simultaneously seek disability insurance benefits while also alleging disability discrimination, doing so is fraught with peril for the reasons discussed below. [...]
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DeBofsky Law
1M ago
Mental health disability claims are denied far more frequently than physical disability claims, creating serious challenges for individuals seeking benefits. In a recent interview on Main & Wall, disability benefits attorney Mark DeBofsky shared his thoughts on why this disparity exists and what can be done about it. Drawing from his expertise, including his appointment by Illinois […]
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DeBofsky Law
1M ago
Defined benefit (DB) pension plans used to be the prevalent form of retirement benefit offered by American employers to their employees. [...]
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DeBofsky Law
1M ago
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DeBofsky Law
1M ago
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) was established in 1974 to protect employees’ rights to their benefits and provide transparency regarding their employee benefit plans. One of the key rights under ERISA is access to plan documents that outline the rules, benefits, and administration of your employer-sponsored retirement or health plan. [...]
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DeBofsky Law
1M ago
If you murder someone to collect their life insurance, are you barred from receiving the proceeds? That would seem to be a simple question, but it isn't if the Employee Retirement Income Security Act is in the picture. [...]
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DeBofsky Law
2M ago
We are proud to announce that our founding attorney, Mark DeBofsky, was recently featured in a Law360 article titled '3 Atty Takeaways On What's Ahead As ERISA Turns 50.' [...]
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DeBofsky Law
2M ago
Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and multiple sclerosis, can severely impact an individual's ability to work. Neurodegenerative diseases make up a significant percentage of disability claims. [...]
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