Supreme Court Weighs Insurer's Conflict of Interest in Claim Denial
National News • April 28, 2008
The Supreme Court struggled last week with how much weight to give an insurance company's potential conflict of interest when it denies an employee's health or disability benefits claim.
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Subject: Contract Language
Posted On: April 28, 2008, 4:18 pm CDT
Posted By: Lou
Comment:
The insuring agreement containing the definition of disability should be the basis on which to grant or deny a claim. Then the facts about the injury or disease and extent thereof should support decision based on the definition of disability. If in fact, her condition had changed for the better, and she was able to resume work, she should not be entitled to the money. I think we are getting too much into an entitlement mentality in this country. If not, then continue benefits. What's the problem?
Subject: Contract Language