Listen to the oral arguments in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond Virginia as long term disability attorney Ben Glass explains why Aetna insurance company violated ERISA’s rules when it refused to hand over the claim file to an unrepresented (at that time) claimant.
Here’s what happened: Aetna denied the claim. The claimant appealed and then asked for her claim file. Aetna said “no,” we won’t give it to you.
Does that violate ERISA’s long term disability claim regulations? Of course it does!
Aetna thought it could get away with not providing the claim file to a claimant, who, at that time, was trying to handle her claim on her own.
She hired the Disability Team at BenGlassLaw to help her.
In this oral argument from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, long-term disability attorney Ben Glass (Fairfax, VA) represents a claimant whose long-term disability claim was unjustly denied due to Aetna’s failure to follow the rules.
This case highlights the importance of claimants having access to all relevant information to effectively communicate with insurers and spot violations of ERISA regulations.
BenGlassLaw is home to the ERISA Long-Term Disability Podcast.
Each hearing we discuss points to the need for more transparency and fairness in the ERISA process. We emphasize why it’s crucial for every claimant to be well-informed and advocate for themselves effectively. Our podcast aims to equip you with essential knowledge and insights into navigating these complex issues.
