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On-Demand

LTD Claims Based Upon Increased Risk of Severe Illness Due to COVID-19


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Practice Area:
Life, Health, Disability and ERISA
Speakers:
Michele Martinho, M.D. |  Kristina B. Pett |  Danielle E. Shure
Duration:
1 Hour 01 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
License:
Access for 30 day(s) after purchase.


Description

Session Description: 

The purpose of the presentation is to analyze how courts are likely to analyze long term disability claims. The presentation will entail an analysis of how courts have handled LTD claims based on the insured’s immunocompromised status, and an application of those principles to the COVID-19 context.


Who Should Attend? 

  • Attorneys who represent disability insurance carriers;
  • In-house attorneys for disability insurance carriers; and
  • Claims examiners.

What will you learn? 

  • The framework under which courts will evaluate LTD claims based upon increased risk of severe illness due to COVID-19;
  • How to properly handle and investigate claims based on COVID-19 to reach a reasonable decision; and
  • How the timeframe to analyze claims based on COVID-19 under ERISA has changed.

Credits

Please note:

During the presentation, a one-digit number will randomly appear. This will happen 3 times. Please write down each number as, together, they will serve as your "CLE Password".

DRI will apply for CLE in your state upon request in writing to cle@dri.org

Once the approval is received, DRI will report your attendance to your local state agency where applicable. For more information, please see the "Post Seminar Action" for your state below.

Approval times can take anywhere from 4 - 6 weeks.



Alabama

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Post-Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Alaska

CLE programs which take place outside of Alaska are not required to be accredited by the Alaska Bar Association. Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attendance at CLE programs offered in or from other jurisdictions if the program has been accredited by another MCLE jurisdiction.

Arizona

Arizona does not pre-approve CLE.

Arkansas

Number of Accredited Hours: 1.00
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

 

California

Number of Accredited Hours: 1.00
Ethics included: 0
Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession included: 0
Prevention, Detection and Treatment of Substance Abuse/Mental Illness that Impairs Professional Competence included: 0
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Colorado

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Connecticut

Number of Accredited Hours: 1.00
Ethics included: 0
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Delaware

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
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You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Florida

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession included: 0
Technology included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Georgia

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Professionalism included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Hawaii

This course was approved under the Hawaii "Approved Jurisdiction" policy, Pennsylvania being an Approved Jurisdiction. 

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Ethics included:
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Idaho

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Ethics included: 0
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Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Illinois

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Diversity and Inclusion included: 0
Mental Health included: 0
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Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Indiana

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
NLS (Non-Legal subject) included: 0
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You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Iowa

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Diversity & Inclusion included: 0
Wellness included: 
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Kansas

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Ethics included: 0
Law Practice Management included: 0
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Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Kentucky

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Ethics included: 0
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Louisiana

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Ethics included: 0
Professionalism included: 0
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Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Maine

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
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Minnesota

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Elimination of Bias included: 0
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Missisippi

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Missouri

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Montana

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Ethics included: 0
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Nebraska

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Ethics included: 0
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Nevada

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Ethics included: 0
Substance Abuse included: 
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New Hampshire

As of July 1, 2014, attorneys will be reporting their own attendance to programs on a new online system. There will no longer be sponsor accreditation in NH.

New Jersey

Number of Accredited Hours: 1.20
Ethics included: 0
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New Mexico

Number of Accredited Hours: 1.00
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New York

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Number of Accredited Hours: 1.00
Ethics included: 0
Diversity and Inclusion included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Keep The Certificate For Your Personal Records

North Carolina

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
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North Dakota

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Ethics included: 0
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Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Ohio

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Professional Conduct included: 0
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Oklahoma

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Ethics included: 0 
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Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Oregon

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Access to Justice included: 0
Mental Health/Substance Use included: 
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Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Pennsylvania

Number of Accredited Hours: 1.00
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Rhode Island

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
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You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

South Carolina

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
MH/SA included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

 

Tennessee

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Dual included: 0
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Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

 

Texas

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0 
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

 

Utah

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Professionalism & Civility included: 
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

 

Vermont

Number of Accredited Hours: 1.00
Ethics included: 0
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Virginia

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Ethics included: 0
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Washington

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Nexus Subject included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

 

West Virginia

Number of Accredited Hours: 1.20
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Wisconsin

Number of Accredited Hours: 1.00
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Wyoming

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
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Course Materials

Speaker

Michele Martinho, M.D. Related Seminars and Products


Dr. Michele Martinho is an internist with a private practice in New York City. She studied psychology at New York University, earning her degree in 1996. She then completed her Doctor of Medicine at the Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Martinho refined her skill set through an internship in internal medicine at mount Sinai School of Medicine, where she also completed her residency. She then completed additional study and testing to attain certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Martinho has been on the front lines testing and treating patients who are positive for the disease.


Kristina B. Pett Related Seminars and Products

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Kristina B. Pett practices in the area of life, health and disability insurance. Ms. Pett was a founding member of Pett Furman, and previously served as senior counsel at Proskauer Rose and Weil Gotshal. She graduated cum laude from Temple University School of Law and obtained her BA from GW University.


Danielle E. Shure Related Seminars and Products

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Danielle E. Shure practices life, health and disability insurance. She served a two year clerkship for a district judge in the Middle District of Florida and was previously an associate at Jones Day. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania School of Law and was valedictorian of Hofstra University.


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