Mental health disability claims are denied far more frequently than physical disability claims, creating serious challenges for individuals seeking benefits. In a recent interview on Main & Wall, disability benefits attorney Mark DeBofsky shared his thoughts on why this disparity exists and what can be done about it. Drawing from his expertise, including his appointment by Illinois […]
We are proud to announce that Mark DeBofsky was quoted in the Wall Street Journal article, “The Battle Over Disability Pay and Mental-Health Leave.” [….]
In December 2023, Mark DeBofsky appeared on the Hopestream Community podcast in an episode titled, “Exposing the Hard Truths: Insurance Claims Denials for Substance Use Treatment.” This insightful discussion highlights the numerous challenges families encounter when seeking insurance coverage for substance use treatment. […]
Although mental health parity claims have been proliferating in federal courts for more than a decade, it wasn’t until last year that a federal appeals court laid out pleading standards for mental health parity cases.[1] Another appellate decision has now joined the chorus. In Ryan S. v. UnitedHealth Group Inc.,[2] the U.S. Court of Appeals […]
This year has seen a veritable explosion of court rulings relating to insurance coverage for mental health claims. Nor are the courts finished with their work this year. […]
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] […]