Kushner & Kushner Attorneys
Social Security Disability Representation

Private and Long Term Disability Benefits

Guidance for private disability insurance and employer-provided short-term and long-term disability benefit claims, denials, and policy reviews.

Private and Long Term Disability Benefits legal representation
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What We Handle

Understanding Private Disability Coverage

Private disability insurance may replace part of your income when an illness or injury prevents you from working. Coverage may come from an individual policy or an employer-provided short-term or long-term disability plan, and each policy has its own definitions, exclusions, proof requirements, and appeal procedures.

Your Policy Controls the Claim

A careful policy and denial review can clarify how disability is defined, what evidence is required, which deadlines apply, and what administrative or legal options may be available.

How We Help

Practical Legal Support From Start to Finish

Policy and Coverage Review

Review individual and employer-provided policies, benefit periods, exclusions, limitations, and definitions of disability.

Short- and Long-Term Claims

Help organize claim forms, occupational information, medical records, and other documentation requested by the insurer or plan.

Denied Benefit Options

Analyze denial reasons, appeal requirements, deadlines, and available legal options under the applicable policy or benefit plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to Common Client Questions

What is the difference between short-term and long-term disability benefits?

Short-term coverage generally applies for a limited initial period, while long-term disability coverage may continue longer if the policy's requirements remain satisfied.

What should I do after a private disability claim denial?

Review the denial letter and policy promptly. Appeal deadlines and evidence rules may apply, particularly to employer-provided plans.

Are private disability benefits the same as Social Security Disability?

No. Private policies and employer plans have their own terms and claims processes, separate from SSDI and SSI requirements.

Where We Serve

Proudly ServingSouthwest Florida

From our Fort Myers office, we proudly represent clients throughout the region and across Florida.

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Our office is centrally located in the heart of Fort Myers, making it easy to serve clients throughout Southwest Florida.

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