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Long term disability insurance (LTD) is usually bought by your employer to provide benefits to employees who become disabled and cannot work. The benefits are usually structured as a percentage of your salary. Unlike federal government programs like Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Supplement Security Income (SSI), insurance companies make the decisions on when to approve LTD claims.

These for-profit entities are often reluctant to issue approvals to protect their bottom lines. The best way to get the benefits you are entitled to is to hire an experienced attorney to represent your interests.

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    Long Term Disability and Social Security Disability

    If you are disabled, you may apply for both LTD and SSDI benefits, but you cannot receive the full amount of both if you are approved. Most LTD policies are subrogate to any other disability benefits you receive including SSDI (and workers’ compensation). Typically, LTD benefits are greater than SSDI benefits, so you may still receive some LTD benefit even if you receive SSDI. This example can illustrate the concept.

    Your salary = $3,500 a month
    Your LTD benefits are 60% of your salary = $2,100
    Your SSDI benefits = $1,500
    Your total LTD payment is $600 ($2,100-$1,500)

    In these cases, the LTD payment is the only one that changes. It is wise to pursue all disability benefits at the same time. An attorney can help you to coordinate these benefits so you are ensured the maximum amount of monthly income while you are disabled.

    Suing for LTD benefits

    If your claim for LTD benefits is denied by your employer’s insurer, that does not mean you are not entitled to the money. Insurance companies often deny these claims out of hand and hope the claimant does not pursue the matter further. You have a right to disability benefits if you are covered by a policy and cannot work. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) governs these types of claims and supplies workers with certain rights. If your LTD claim is denied, you can file an ERISA appeal.

    The Chicago attorneys at Ankin Law can help you with your initial LTD claim or with an ERISA appeal. Our firm is experienced in handling disability claims of all types and coordinating benefits. Contact us to schedule a consultation.

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