2006-12-14 06:48:54 · 10 answers · asked by jak 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Insurance
They are requesting that you see a new doctor, in order to ensure that you really have the disability that you claim to have. In other words, they are likely looking for a second opinion. It doesn't necessarily mean that you'll lose the claim.
2006-12-14 15:58:03 · answer #1 · answered by MoniqueLise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are truly disabled then you should not have a problem. This is standard practice to obtain an independent medical exam.
You could get an attorney but it will do you no good as your policy most likely requires you to cooperate and get the second opinion. If you refuse then they have the right to stop payments. The attorney would only cost you money.
You only need to worry if your disability is not legit
2006-12-14 15:36:09 · answer #2 · answered by mamatohaley+1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that's the point, they don't want to pay you the disability unless you are truly disabled, if they request you to see another doctor then you have to do it no matter what, refusal will void your claim, and the attorney can't help in this request either
2006-12-15 05:04:44 · answer #3 · answered by Loollea 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You see the new doctor, and show them the disability - then you have a second opinion that you are disabled.
2006-12-14 16:43:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can still win such a case, but you'd better truly be disabled.
Many times insurers just want to make sure that there's nothing fishy going on between you and the doctor or they want to make sure there isn't anything fishy going on between you, your doctor and your lawyer.
Many times there's fraud that happens in the system and being seen by an independent medical examiner helps root that out.
2006-12-15 00:35:17 · answer #5 · answered by markmywordz 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You might be better off getting a disability claims attorney.
They have their reasons for wanting a second opinion, but sometimes you just can't be too sure that they're just trying to swindle you instead.
Is this new doctor one of your choice or theirs?
2006-12-14 19:28:24 · answer #6 · answered by Ambassador Z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that if you are truly disabled then seeing another doctor, any doctor wouldn't be an issue.
2006-12-14 14:56:42 · answer #7 · answered by Amber P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are getting to a point where your case needs to be flawless,
you know the new Dr. is going to be trouble, but you almost have to see him, that is if you can still walk around.
2006-12-14 18:41:18 · answer #8 · answered by The Advocate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as additional asssurance
2006-12-14 15:00:59 · answer #9 · answered by satouqi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋