Navigating a long term disability (“LTD”) claim with Voya Financial, operating through its subsidiary ReliaStar, can be a daunting process. At Riemer Hess, we have over 25 years of experience fighting—and winning—against long term disability insurance companies like Voya Financial and ReliaStar Life. Our experienced ERISA attorneys are deeply familiar with their strategies and profit-driven tactics, enabling us to effectively advocate for the rights and benefits of our clients.
As a major player in the insurance and financial services sector, Voya Financial’s profit motives can significantly influence its approach to managing LTD claims. This often manifests in stringent claim evaluations and rigorous scrutiny of applications and ongoing claims, sometimes leading to denials or terminations that claimants find both confusing and distressing.
Below, we’ll discuss some of the common reasons Voya Financial and ReliaStar Life deny or terminate long term disability claims—as well as the best ways to combat their tactics.