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Veterans protest claim denials

Tuesday, October 02, 2007

Paul Labbe of Lake Charles isn't a political man, but he's willing to support any gubernatorial candidate who will ensure that disabled military veterans get their due. And that's the message the Vietnam veteran brought to the West Bank on Monday. Outside the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs regional office on Whitney Avenue in Terrytown, Labbe said…

Long-term care insurance “troubling"-U.S. lawmaker

Monday, October 01, 2007

Major U.S. long-term care insurers, including Genworth Financial Inc and Manulife Financial Corp, are being asked about "troubling data" showing a sharp jump for the industry in claims-related complaints, a senior Republican lawmaker said on Monday. Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley sent letters on Thursday to U.S. insurance providers "to learn…

Disability applicants decry speedy exams

Friday, September 28, 2007

Jessie Johnson rolled his wheelchair into a small doctor's office for one of the most important appointments of his life. At 28, Johnson suffers from cerebral palsy, and he hoped a government disability exam would support his claim that he is too sick to work. But in 16 minutes Johnson emerged, wondering what had just happened. "I could have done…

Senate hearing to focus on NFL long-term disability program

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

The last time Congress held a hearing to investigate allegations that pro football's pension and disability plans were falling short, top NFL leadership was nowhere to be seen. That won't be the case today when the Senate Commerce Committee conducts an oversight hearing focusing on the NFL's long-term disability program that some former players describe…

Federal judge OKs class action status for suit against Unum Group

Wednesday, September 05, 2007

A federal judge Tuesday granted class-action status to a lawsuit that contends Unum Group, the nation's largest disability insurer, schemed to deny or terminate claims of thousands of disabled Americans. Jim Sabourin, a spokesman for the Chattanooga-based company, described the order as "procedural." He said "it has nothing to do with…

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Disability Insurance Companies in the News

Social Security Failing a Fort Wayne Man

This week the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric is running its special series: "Failing the Disabled." The series focuses on the thousands of Americans being denied disability benefits…
Wait for benefits takes a toll

Nebraska and Iowa residents are waiting longer and longer for a review of their denied Social Security disability claims. Most appeals that come before a judge end with the applicant's being awarded benefits,…
Denial of disability claims creates serious hardships

Problems with a government safety net continue to worsen, threatening the physical and financial health of millions of Americans, including residents of Athens County, according to a report issued by the…
Denial of disability claims creates serious hardships

Problems with a government safety net continue to worsen, threatening the physical and financial health of millions of Americans, including residents of Athens County, according to a report issued by the…