Insurance companies do not make it easy for their insureds to obtain long term disability benefits. Complex filing procedures and continued proof of loss requirements may give insurance companies opportunities to deny or terminate your benefits. When you are unable to work and are suffering from a disabling condition, the last thing you want to do is engage in battle with your insurance company over your long term disability insurance benefits. However, a Philadelphia ERISA benefits lawyer can handle your claim as well as any ERISA issues, disability insurance denials or terminations. Insurance companies are, first and foremost, profit-seeking businesses. […]

Physicians, surgeons and dentists have stressful, demanding careers. Caring for patients, maintaining a busy schedule, and balancing the demands of daily life can take a toll. When these stressors rise to an unmanageable level, burnout can occur. Physicians may become unable to practice medicine because of the mental and cognitive effects of burnout. Losses in income and added financial stress adds to the vicious cycle and pressures brought on by physician burnout. Fortunately, disability insurance policies can provide some much-needed financial relief during this difficult time.  The approval of your claim for disability insurance benefits is essential when physician burnout […]

As a high-earning, skilled professional, you can take precautions against financial losses in the event of a disability that results in your inability to work. Individual disability and long-term disability insurance coverages provide personal financial security when you experience losses in income due to a disabling condition that keeps you from performing your job as you had before, but what happens to your practice and patients? There are additional expenses associated with running a business such as a medical or dental practice that your individual disability insurance policies will not cover.  You should not have to use your savings account […]

Cancer is a diagnosis that can startle anyone, even the most experienced doctors. Shock, denial, grief, and pain can overwhelm doctors suffering from this disease. A cancer diagnosis often comes with much uncertainty. Disability insurance benefits should be a source of stability and security for you so you can focus on beating the diagnosis. A Philadelphia disability insurance attorney can help you through the disability claims process. Seltzer & Associates represents medical professionals essential to caring for our communities. We apply our years of professional experience in handling disability insurance claims to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.  […]

Your first meeting with a Philadelphia long term disability lawyer will provide you with detailed understanding of the disability insurance claim process.

Social media is a great tool for keeping in touch with friends and family, connecting with those in your local community, and engaging with businesses. One business you probably do not think about engaging with on social media is your disability insurance company.

Insurance companies are a business and seek ways to protect their profits. Unfortunately, for medical professionals, disability insurance companies at times target high earning medical professionals for policy denials and terminations of disability insurance benefits due to the large monthly benefits the insurance company may be required to pay on these claims.

Disability insurance coverage is a financial safeguard to protect you should you become unable to work due to illness or injury. These benefits provide an income stream to you and your family when you are unable to work due to a disabling medical condition.

COVID-19 long-haulers face many challenges as they deal with the lingering effects of the virus. Months after the initial infection, hospitalizations, medical treatments, and therapy, leave many long-haulers unable to return to work due to limitations caused by COVID-19.

Continuing illness or injury can disable a person so it becomes impossible to work. An individual is no longer able to fulfill their essential job functions.