The Summit – Blog
Are Insurance Company Denials Increasing?
The senseless and tragic killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO in December 2024 prompted conflicting outcries. The first was the terrible realization that the CEO was targeted for death solely for his executive employment at a health insurer. The second – one that sent...
Open Enrollment? Job Change? Make Sure Benefit Choices Satisfy the Three Pillars of Financial Security
Did you know that up to one-third of an employee’s overall compensation is paid to them in the form of benefits? For employees facing open enrollment decisions this fall or eying new career opportunities, the financial value and accompanying costs of employee benefits...
Navigating Disability Claims: Applying for Disability Benefits in Michigan
Navigating disability benefits in Michigan can be a challenging process for individuals dealing with injuries or illnesses that affect their ability to work. Understanding the complexities of this system and seeking proper guidance are essential steps to ensure...
In Pursuit of Justice: Role of Class Action Attorneys in Michigan
In the pursuit of justice, class action lawsuits play a vital role in representing groups of individuals with common legal claims. A class action lawsuit is a legal proceeding where a group of people with similar grievances against the same defendant or defendants sue...
Pregnancy Is Still a Pre-Existing Condition: Don’t Let Your Long-Term- Disability (LTD) Insurer Deny the Post-Pregnancy Benefits You’ve Earned
Parent-related benefits have exploded in the past few decades, especially when compared to our parent’s era when pregnant women often needed to quit work once they started to “show.” Now we often see not only generous time-off benefits for women, but for men too –...
What Is the Elimination Period?
In the complex world of insurance, understanding the nuances of your policy is essential. Insurance, at its core, serves as a safeguard against the unpredictable, offering financial protection in times of need. Whether it's health, disability, or long-term care...
5 FAQs About Long-Term Disability
What is Long-Term Disability? Long-term disability (LTD) is designed to provide financial support if you find yourself unable to work due to a prolonged illness or injury. While the premise sounds straightforward, many intricacies can make or break a claim. Whether...
No longer on the ‘fringe’ of benefits, fertility coverage offered by more employers to attract workers
Companies at one time referred to employee fringe benefits as the ‘hidden paycheck,’ and while that expression isn’t used much today, the reality is that up to one-third of an employee’s overall compensation is paid to them in the form of benefits. As employers ramp...
The Importance of Hiring an ERISA Law and Employee Benefits Law Firm
As a busy employee or executive, employee benefits can be a complex world to navigate. From healthcare to retirement benefits, there are literally hundreds of laws and regulations in place dictating what benefits employers must provide and how those benefits must be...