ERISA Long-Term Disability Claims: Appeal Strategies, Rights and Protections, Best Practices for Counsel

This CLE webinar will provide ERISA attorneys with a comprehensive overview of the appeals procedures and strategies for handling ERISA long-term disability claims. The panel will discuss how to file a strong appeal for long-term disability benefits subject to ERISA, protection and rights for long-term disability claimants, pitfalls to avoid in handling appeals, and other vital issues.

Different approaches are necessary when handling long-term disability claims because of varying contractual provisions. ERISA attorneys must completely understand ERISA rules, appeal procedures, and effective tactics to ensure a successful appeal when claims are denied.

Under ERISA, a long-term disability claim lawsuit cannot be filed until administrative remedies have been exhausted by filing an appeal disputing the denial under the procedures set out in the SPD and plan document. Attorneys must recognize the critical steps under the plan documents, provide all evidence to appeal an ERISA long-term disability benefits denial successfully, and preserve the best possible file for any potential litigation.

Listen as our panel discusses how to file a strong appeal for long-term disability benefits subject to ERISA and protection and rights for long-term disability claimants. The panel will also discuss the most common reasons for denial and identify viable arguments and methods to maximize chances of success.