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Why is ERISA So Scary?
On behalf of Foster Law Firm, LLC posted in on Saturday.
October 30, 2021

As an ERISA attorney that has practiced for many years and represented plaintiffs in practically every state across the country and who has associated with attorneys nationwide, I have a lot of experience in how terrifying ERISA can be for both plaintiffs and attorneys who don’t practice in the area.  ERISA is a complex regulatory scheme with ...

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Long Covid May Give Rise to Disability
On behalf of Foster Law Firm, LLC posted in , on Friday.
October 29, 2021

A recent large study has revealed that 1 in 3 Covid-19 survivors have suffered symptoms 3 to 6 months after being infected.  Symptoms include breathing problems, abdominal symptoms such as abdominal pain, change of bowel habit and diarrhea, fatigue, pain, anxiety, and depression.  The study, completed by the University of Oxford, the National Institute for Health ...

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PTSD and Burnout in Medical Providers Resulting from the Pandemic
On behalf of Foster Law Firm, LLC posted in , on Thursday.
September 30, 2021

It has been reported in the last several months of increasing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and burnout among medical providers due to the effects of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.  Before the pandemic, 16% of emergency physicians self-reported symptoms of PTSD. Continue reading PTSD and Burnout in Medical Providers Resulting from the Pandemic...

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Department of Labor Suspends ERISA Deadlines
On behalf of Foster Law Firm, LLC posted in on Friday.
July 31, 2020

In May of this year, the Department of Labor issued an order suspending ERISA appeal deadlines due to Coronavirus/COVID-19. Continue reading Appeal Deadlines Suspended by Department of Labor....

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How is Coronavirus/COVID-19 Impacting Short and Long Term Disability Claims?
On behalf of Foster Law Firm, LLC posted in , on Tuesday.
July 07, 2020

Coronavirus/COVID-19 Related Disability Claims – Continue reading more about this topic in our blog post. Coronavirus/COVID-19 Related Disability Claims...

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Offsets and Other Income Benefits
On behalf of Foster Law Firm, LLC posted in on Friday.
August 09, 2019

Offsets and Other Income Benefits – What are they, and what do they mean for your short term and long term disability benefits? Continue reading more about this topic in our blog post. Offsets and Other Income Benefits – What are they, and what do they mean for your short term and long term disability ...

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Self-Funded vs. Insured
On behalf of Foster Law Firm, LLC posted in on Tuesday.
July 30, 2019

If a person is covered by an ERISA governed employee benefit plan through a private employer, chances are that the plan is either self-funded or insured.  What is the difference? Self-Funded Plans vs. Insured Plans: What is the Difference?...

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Denial of a Long Term Disability Claim Due to Pre-Existing Condition
On behalf of Foster Law Firm, LLC posted in on Monday.
July 08, 2019

Long term disability insurers very often deny claims on what is called a pre-existing condition exclusion.  While pre-existing condition exclusions are currently outlawed in most health insurance policies, they still exist in many, if not most, long term disability plans.  In the below blog, attorney Ryan Alderson discusses what pre-existing condition exclusions are and how ...

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What Can I Recover?
On behalf of Foster Law Firm, LLC posted in on Monday.
June 10, 2019

This is often one of the most difficult questions to answer, because the answer seems patently unfair. I’ve been fighting with the insurance company for months now, what compensation can I recover?...

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On-Line Activity and Social Media
On behalf of Foster Law Firm, LLC posted in on Monday.
June 03, 2019

The Social Security Administration has proposed new rules about investigating claimants’ social media and on-line posts.  This proposal mirrors how social media is already treated in long term disability cases and poses a significant risk for disabled individuals.  Attorney Nathan Bax discusses the potential implications. On-Line Activity and Social Media...

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