Applying for long-term disability benefits
New York Life is one of the top insurers for disability insurance claims. They issue individual disability policies and group policies governed by ERISA. If NYL is your disability insurance company, there are a few things to keep in mind during the claim process.
Claim review
Once the required paperwork is submitted, NYL will begin its review of your claim. It is very important to pay attention to how long NYL is taking. By law, insurance companies have to make decisions on claims or appeals within a specific timeframe.
If you are initiating your claim, insurance companies must make a decision within 45 days but can take two 30-day extensions for special circumstances (for a total of 105 days). If you are appealing a denial, insurance companies must make a determination within 45 days and may take one 45 day extension for special circumstances (for a total of 90 days).
Delayed claims
Despite the stringent timelines imposed by law, insurance companies, including NYL, often find ways to extend those deadlines. Many times, it will involve additional requests for information where they “toll” or pause the clock on the review while you provide the information. While sometimes the requested information is truly necessary, many times it is not. It varies on a case-by-case basis.
If you find your claim review taking more time than is legally allowed, you should contact an experienced disability attorney who will help you navigate through the insurance company’s possible delay tactics.
Lawyers with Expertise in Disability Insurance Claims
This law firm has always focused only on disability insurance law.
Because we specialize in long-term disability, our clients get the benefit of:
- Having an attorney who is an expert in long-term disability claims;
- Having an attorney who has experience with every major disability insurance company;
- Being backed by a law firm that has a proven track record of winning tough disability lawsuits.
Call Dabdoub Law Firm to get experienced disability lawyers on your side.
We can help with:
- Submitting a disability insurance claim,
- Appealing a long-term disability denial,
- Negotiating a lump-sum settlement, or
- Filing a lawsuit against your disability insurance company.
The firm represents clients nationwide with disability claims governed by federal law, even if we are not located in your state.
Contact Dabdoub Law Firm today at (800) 969-0488 or fill out the online contact form to speak with an experienced attorney about your case.
