Tuesday, 10 April 2007
Top Disability Lawyer: Barack Obama “Has It Right” On Long-Term Care
Frank N. Darras, one of the United States’ most prominent disability lawyers, has issued a statement in support of presidential candidate Barack Obama’s recent comments on the state of long-term care.
“Barack Obama has it right, and it is encouraging to see a presidential candidate focusing on truly helping hard working senior Americans,” says Darras.
Obama said in a pres release that “it's about time Washington stood up to insurance companies so that families and seniors across the country can get the care they deserve.” Obama’s comments come on the heels of a recent New York Times article about senior citizens who purchased long-term care policies, only to face denied claims and bureaucratic red tape when they needed the coverage those policies were supposed to provide.
“It is a shame, plain and simple,” says Darras, “and a fraud against the folks who don't have any fight left in them.”
“Your surest bet,” continues Darras, “know the claim paying history and how often the carrier has sought rate increases in your state. Get reliable competent advice and a sound second opinion from someone you trust before you shell out those hard earned premiums. Understand how your policy works and make sure when you file your claim, you don't give up till you get paid.”
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