If you’re supporting a loved one who needs long-term care, you can file a long-term care (LTC) insurance claim on their behalf by gathering the policy documents, confirming your authority, obtaining physician certification, and submitting the required forms and supporting records. Navigating the Long-Term Care Claims Process: What Caregivers Need to Know Filing a long-term […]
If you’re a California worker who gets your disability insurance through your employer, the federal law known as ERISA plays a major role in your disability claim. Most people don’t realize how complicated ERISA disability claims can be—until they face a denial or endless insurer delays. With your health and financial security on the line, […]
Mental health conditions are among the most common reasons people step away from work, yet the path to financial support afterward may not be straightforward. If a condition like depression, anxiety, PTSD, or bipolar disorder has made it impossible for you to continue working, mental health disability benefits may be available to you. Whether those […]
Facing a denial for a disability, health, or life insurance claim can be overwhelming—especially when your benefits are governed by a federal law called ERISA. Many California workers rely on employer‑sponsored insurance plans for peace of mind, but when a claim is denied, the process for fighting back is complex and requires specialized knowledge. At […]
If you’ve filed a claim for health, disability, life, or other employee benefits and received an adverse benefit determination letter, you may be left feeling frustrated and confused. At Kantor & Kantor, LLP, our experienced ERISA and insurance attorneys in California have helped thousands of clients understand and challenge these letters. Received an adverse benefit […]
Losing a loved one is hard enough without the added stress of a life insurance claim denial. Unfortunately, life insurance companies reject claims for a variety of reasons—some valid, others less so. If you’ve received a claim denial letter, you don’t have to face it alone. Kantor & Kantor, LLP is California’s premier ERISA and […]
Cognitive impairment can dramatically affect daily living, independence, and quality of life—not only for the affected individual but also for their loved ones. When cognitive decline becomes severe, filing a long‑term care insurance claim may be necessary to secure the resources and support required for proper care. Unfortunately, proving cognitive impairment for a long‑term care […]
If you’ve filed a disability or health insurance claim in California, you may have encountered the term “Functional Capacity Evaluation” (FCE). For many claimants, an FCE can be a key part of proving the extent of their illness or injury, yet the process and its significance are often misunderstood. At Kantor & Kantor, LLP, our […]
Mental health claims are treated differently in long‑term disability (LTD) cases because many policies carve out separate rules for mental, nervous, or psychological conditions that do not apply in the same way to physical illnesses. Those rules often involve time limits on benefits, narrower definitions, or heightened evidentiary expectations. This can mean that two people […]
When several health conditions overlap, long-term disability claims often become more complicated. Insurance companies may focus on one diagnosis while ignoring how fatigue, pain, cognitive issues, or mental health symptoms combine to affect your ability to work. In California long-term disability claims, co-morbid conditions can make it harder to explain the full impact of your […]
