COVID-19 long-haulers face many challenges as they deal with the lingering effects of the virus. Months after the initial infection, hospitalizations, medical treatments, and therapy, leave many long-haulers unable to return to work due to limitations caused by COVID-19.
Continuing illness or injury can disable a person so it becomes impossible to work. An individual is no longer able to fulfill their essential job functions.
Disability insurance policies are purchased to provide financial security to insured individuals should they become unable to work in the same capacity due to a disabling medical condition. This insurance coverage is important to all professionals, particularly licensed doctors such as physicians and surgeons. At Seltzer & Associates, we have extensive experience working with insurance companies nationwide and pursuing claims for medical professionals seeking individual, group, short-term and long-term disability insurance benefits. If your ability to work has been affected by a medical condition a Philadelphia long-term disability lawyer may be able to help. Not only will our team help […]
Vision loss and impairment can easily disrupt a physician or surgeon’s ability to work. However, many people are uncertain whether a disability insurance policy will provide coverage in the event of disability due to vision loss. Vision loss that prevents a doctor from working may be a covered condition under a disability insurance policy, and you should not forego any disability insurance benefits to which you are entitled. Seltzer & Associates has extensive experience working with insurance companies on a national level to secure disability insurance benefits for clients suffering from a wide range of disabilities. When insured individuals may […]
Social Anxiety Disorder is a mental health condition in which sufferers have difficulty engaging and interacting with others, going to new places, and meeting new people. Social anxiety can be devastating to a medical career due to the associated limitations. When social anxiety derails medical careers, many rely on disability insurance benefits for financial security. Unfortunately, many insurance companies make it difficult to secure disability insurance benefits for mental health conditions such as social anxiety. Working with a Philadelphia long-term disability lawyer can help you safeguard your future. At Seltzer & Associates, we understand how disruptive mental health disorders can […]
It has been more than a year since we first learned of COVID-19 and experienced an ever-changing and challenging world. Our medical professionals, doctors and surgeons have been rightfully hailed as heroes throughout the pandemic as they seek ways to treat symptoms and prevent the spread of COVID-19. At Seltzer & Associates, we honor and thank our medical professionals for all they do to protect our community health while putting themselves at risk for exposure to infectious diseases including COVID-19. As time goes on we learn more about the effects on COVID-19 “long-haulers,” defined as people who experience lingering side […]
If you are treating a patient with a disabling condition, your patient may ask you to complete and Attending Physician’s Statement for a claim for disability insurance benefits.
Doctors are problem solvers for their patients, but disability insurance claims can be challenging for anyone to navigate, and even doctors can benefit from help from an experienced disability insurance attorney.
Unfortunately, doctors are not invulnerable to illness, injury or disability. Doctors and other medical professionals should not have to face these additional challenges alone.
When you are facing a disability that prevents you from working, it can be difficult and overwhelming to keep up with your disability claim in addition to your recovery. However, it is important to keep a consistent treatment plan as recommended by your doctors while pursuing a long-term disability insurance claim, not only for your health and well-being but to protect your long-term disability insurance benefits. If you experience a gap in treatment for your disability, you can rely on a Philadelphia long-term disability insurance attorney at Seltzer & Associates to help you through the long-term disability process. How the […]
