ERISA Long Term Disability: A Practical Guide to Policies

In this course, Jennifer L. Hess - an attorney and frequent lecturer on long term disability law - provides a practical overview of how to understand and navigate group long term disability policies governed by ERISA. The course will cover the critical terms found in every long-term disability policy and provide valuable practice tips. The program also will review the basic protections and rights that ERISA provides to long term disability claimants. A solid understanding of these protections and rights is necessary to successfully assist any ERISA long term disability claimant.

This course is designed for attorneys evaluating or handling long term disability claims. It will cover the most important policy terms, offer practical guidance on identifying viable claims, and provide strategies to help maximize clients' fixed disability income under the policy.

Learning Objectives:

1. Provide a foundational understanding of ERISA long term disability law
2. Identify the most critical policy terms governing ERISA long term disability claims 
3. Examine the terms and predict how the insurer will apply them to your client's claim
4. Discuss how to proactively maximize your client's disability income under the policy and avoid insurer misapplication of policy terms