Court Questions Disability Claim Reviewer’s Rate of Benefit Denials
A federal court in California recently took a disability insurer to task for abusing its discretion in denying a disability benefit claim. […]
Author: Mark Debofsky
9th Circ.’s Latest UBH Ruling Ignores Case’s Core Issue
On Aug. 22, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued its third opinion in Wit v. United Behavioral Health, vacating its January opinion, which itself replaced an earlier memorandum disposition.[1] […]
DeBofsky Law Stands with Maui Wildfire Victims
In the wake of the devastating Maui wildfires of August 2023, our hearts go out to everyone affected. As experts in insurance matters, DeBofsky Law. extends its full support to the victims and survivors of this tragedy. […]
Why is the term “Arbitrary and Capricious” So Important in Relation to Disability, Life, Accidental Death, and Medical Benefits from an Employer-Sponsored Benefit Plan?
Individuals seeking disability, life, accidental death, or even health benefits under employer-sponsored group benefit plans governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) may have their claims thwarted due to what is known as either the “arbitrary and capricious” or “abuse of discretion” standard of judicial review. […]