For many women, pregnancy is one of their first encounters with disability insurance. If your state or employer doesn’t provide for paid maternity leave, there’s a good chance you will end up filing for short-term disability insurance benefits. And, if
Bryant Legal Group News & Resources
Bryant Legal Group News & Resources, published by Bryant Legal Group PC, focuses on legal issues related to disability insurance claims and medical practice management. The blog covers topics such as long-term and short-term disability benefits, ERISA benefits, insurance litigation, and long-term care claims. It also addresses challenges faced by medical professionals, including revenue management and practice operations, with practical legal guidance. The content includes claimant guides for specific medical conditions affecting disability claims and advice on navigating complex insurance disputes, particularly for healthcare providers and professionals in Illinois and beyond.
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How Do You Prove You Are Disabled Under a Disability Insurance Policy?
If you are filing a claim for short-term or long-term disability benefits, you need to be prepared. The insurance company will never take you at your word and pay your case. Instead, you will need compelling evidence that shows that…
UNUM’s Dirty Tricks: How the Company Approaches Short-Term Disability Claims
If you are researching UNUM disability insurance claims, you have probably read a lot of worrisome things. The company is notorious for wrongfully denying claims and prioritizing profits over its insureds. However, with the right knowledge and tools, you might…
What Is Private Disability Insurance (and Do I Need Coverage)?
If you are getting ready to file for disability benefits, you have encountered discussions about private disability insurance, ERISA plans, and Social Security disability. However, you might not really understand the precise differences between these policies and programs. In this…
Can I Get Short-Term Disability for Cancer Treatment?
Cancer will inevitably change your life. While some people can continue to work during treatment, many struggle to balance their job duties, symptoms, and doctor’s appointments. Thankfully, you might be eligible for short-term disability benefits during your treatment. Bryant Legal…
5 Ways Your Healthcare Organization Can Reduce Payer Denials
If your healthcare organization experiences double-digit denial rates, you are not alone. In 2020, the average denial rate for hospitals was roughly 11% for initial claims. This means that you are spending a remarkable amount of your practice’s resources on…
Do You Understand Your Healthcare Payer Contracts?
You probably have a love-hate relationship with your healthcare payer contracts. While they are essential to your practice or medical group’s financial security, they also cause countless headaches and payment delays. If the legalese and convoluted terms of your payer…
How Are FMLA and Short-Term Disability Different?
If you’re unable to work due to a medical condition or injury, a human resources representative might give you information about short-term disability insurance and FMLA leave. At first glance, these two programs might seem very similar, since they both…
Spinal Stenosis and Long-Term Disability: A Claimant’s Guide
If you’re a surgeon, dentist, or nurse, you probably spend a lot of your day bending, stooping, twisting, pushing, and reaching. This daily wear and tear can add up over time, causing spinal stenosis and other degenerative issues in your…
What to Look for in a UNUM Long-Term Disability Lawyer
UNUM and its subsidiaries, Provident Life and Accident Insurance Company and Paul Revere Life Insurance Company, have earned a reputation for prioritizing profits over people. The company takes an aggressive approach to its claims, often trying to force claimants into…