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Can an insurance company force you to have surgery if you are trying to collect disability?
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An insurance company can't force you to do anything. But, dependent on your policy, they could deny your claim or terminate benefits based on medical non-compliance.
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Can you collect disability insurance while recovering from surgery if you have been working for 35 years but are currently unemployed?
That would depend if you live in a state that provides disability insurance. The type of disability insurance would also depend on the seriousness of the surgery, i.e. is it short-term, work injury related (workers comp); longer term, permanent (SSDI); private insurance (depends on the insurance policy). The Related Link below is an excellent source for information on the above.
Can you get disability insurance before surg?
If you are currently unable to work or disabled, you may not be able to qualify for a regular disability insurance policy. There are few insurance companies that can offer substandard disability insurance, or graded benefit disability insurance. You should discuss this with an experienced agent, before you get the surgery.
How do you collect disability when your work place doesn't provide it and you are out of work for 4 to 6 weeks due to heart surgery?
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Does insurance ever cover cosmetic surgery?
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When collecting long term disability can your insurance company force you to have surgery if the precedence does not guarantee that you will return to work?
Force you? They may not be able to force you but you should get your policy out and see if your benefits depend on following your recommendations. This is a better question for a lawyer to answer.
What is the average cost of bariatric surgery in California?
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Is health insurance and medical insurance the same definition?
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