If you become disabled and have long-term care insurance, your insurance should pay benefits. These benefits will likely be a vital income source when your disability stops you from working, so it’s important to get your claim approved as quickly as possible.
Unfortunately, some long-term care insurers make the claims process complicated or even deny legitimate claims. The good news is, an Athens, GA long-term disability attorney can help you to maximize your chances of a successful claim or respond quickly to protect your rights if your claim is denied.
Julie A. Rice Law has extensive experience with long-term disability claims, and we can put our legal knowledge to work to provide compassionate representation for you. Give us a call today to schedule your consultation and learn how we can help.
What services can an Athens, GA long-term disability attorney offer?
Hiring a long-term disability attorney early in the process of making your claim can be a smart choice because your attorney can offer legal support from day one. Some of the different ways our firm can help you include:
- Determining eligibility: We’ll carefully review your long-term disability policy to help you determine if you are eligible for benefits
- Proving eligibility: We’ll take the necessary steps to help you prove you are eligible for long-term disability benefits, including obtaining any medical records and documentation your insurer requires.
- Claims submission: We can work with you to submit your long-term disability claim to your insurer in a timely manner and to ensure that your application is as strong as possible to maximize the chance of approval without appeal.
- Denial appeals: If your claim is not approved, we’ll help you understand why, follow your insurer’s appeals process, and pursue an internal appeal or go to court to get the benefits you deserve
Our Athens, GA long-term disability attorneys offer the assistance that you need, whether you are making a claim on a policy you purchased privately or you obtained long-term disability as a workplace benefit, and your plan is regulated under ERISA.
No matter what type of plan you have, we know the claims process inside out, understand the laws protecting you, and have experience dealing with local insurers, so we can provide the advocacy you require.
Why Julie A. Rice Law is the right long-term disability firm for you
Julie A. Rice Law is dedicated to serving disabled clients in Athens, GA, and surrounding areas who are having difficulty with their long-term disability insurance — or who want to avoid problems from the start.
Our firm is happy to represent you at each step of the process, and we offer you:
- Experienced representation: Our team has collectively represented disabled clients for decades. We know all of the policy details for major insurers serving Athens residents, and we can navigate the application and appeals processes seamlessly.
- Compassionate representation: We understand the stakes are high and your stress levels are high as you cope with physical challenges and face financial worries. We aim to make the claims process easier by taking many of the burdens off your shoulders.
- Committed advocacy: We will see your case through, from submitting initial claims to any appeals that become necessary, our firm will be by your side.
Our long track record of helping clients to secure the benefits they deserve shows why you should turn to Julie A. Rice Law in your time of need.
Contact an Athens, GA long-term disability attorney
When you need a trusted Athens, GA, long-term disability attorney to help with claims, denials, or appeals, we stand ready to help. Give us a call today or contact us online to schedule a consultation and learn about the assistance we can offer.