Public Mediation

unpaid disability benefits

C. H. vs. Advocate Aurora Health Care
3075 Highland Parkway Suite 600, Downers Grove, Illinois, 60515 , United States
Amount Involved: $7,213.76
    • Status: In Negotiation
      This claim has posted for public comment and negotiation. It will remain posted until resolved to the claimant's satisfaction. Suggest a resolution to help these parties reach a settlement.
       (seeking public comment)
    • Claimant Seeks: 1 non-monetary items.
    • Claim #: 3395588
    • Amount Involved: 7,213.76
    • Filed On: Apr 11, 2011
    • Posted On: Apr 26, 2011
    • Complaint(s):
      • disability payments withheld
View less
Rate or Review on Advocate Auro...
Become an online mediator
  • Review this case.
  • Propose your solution.
  • Win the reward (1,000)
Statement of Claim
Complaint Involved (1) - View
Claimant says:
"I have been on Short term, then long term disability. Initially due to breast cancer and treatment. Advocate required me to apply for Social Security Disability,as well.By this time, disability was approved on basis of Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis. (approved as of July 2007). In Nov.2010, there was a conflict with my rheumatologist (Dr. Frank) not filling out Advocate's disability paperwork. (He has never filled out this paperwork as he believes that due to the fluctuating nature of these diseases, he is unable to assess my (or any other patient's) daily functioning. My case manager, at Advocate Disability Council, required that I see a Physiatrist. Which I did. He filled out the required paperwork and it was faxed to Advocate Disability Council. On 2 places on the form, he wrote that I was unable to work. On one place, he wrote "unable to do her work". I was denied any further benefits, due to that statement. I talked to the manager at Advocate Disability, Karen Schmidt, about this. She stated that I am able to do other kinds of Nursing, based on his assessment. I explained to her that due to the pain,deterioration of my joints, and fatigue I don't agree with her and that was the impression that Dr. Shankara (Physiatrist) left me with, as well. She has now required me to have another Physical Therapy Evaluation. (Which I have scheduled. However, I was informed that this will be a 4 - 5 hr. evaluation.) I will follow through, as required, but don't think I'll be able to complete this evaluation, as I'm not able to function for that period of time, without extended breaks. This is causing me undue stress and I feel that it is NOT necessary, as they have a completed evaluation by a Physiatrist, as required.(At one point, after the evaluation by the Physiatrist, my case manager asked me to get a work release from the Plastic Surgeon who did my reconstruction surgery after mastectomy 4 yrs. ago. I felt this was totally irrelevant as did the Doctor's PA, who I talked to.) I feel that the Disability Council is trying to get out of paying me, even though I am considered disabled by Social Security, and have a Permanent Handicapped Driver's Sticker. This has caused me undue stress since Nov.2010, I have been unable to pay all my bills, therefore using Credit Cards for necessities. As a result, my credit rating has been lowered, and available credit greatly decreased."
...
Reply Have a similar problem?
What Claimant Wants Hide
Non-Cash
What By When How Much
1. Monetary items with amounts to be determined: credit score damaged- available credit decreased Apr 26, 2011 N/A
Cash
1. Payment due: Disability payments Apr 26, 2011 $2,213.76
2. Damages: credit score damaged due to unpaid bills Apr 26, 2011 $5,000.00
Cash total : $7,213.76
Non-cash: 1 items
  • 0
Do you agree with the claimant’s demands?  (If you are a party to this claim, click here.)

Respondent's Counteroffer

There has been no response to this claim from Advocate Aurora Health Care. This claim will remain posted until resolved
See how PeopleClaim Works
Get fast access to our Resolver community, for...
  • help with a PeopleClaim or any other complaint
  • assistance with a purchase or contract
  • expert advice
Other PeopleClaim resolvers
Want to see more? Search our directory of resolvers.
Get Free alerts when claims post in your area.
Get Alert
Cases seeking help
Pick a case. Help resolve it.
Need help resolving a dispute? Learn more.
Help resolve claims against businesses and people near you:
View more claims

Public Mediation

The shortest path from your problem to its resolution.
1
Peer to Peer

Engage the other party and use powerful tools to negotiate the best resolution.

Free
If Unresolved
2
Community Resolution

Post your case online and get help from legal professionals, industry experts, consumers & advocates competing to find the best resolution to your claim.

$14.99 + optional reward for best resolution
Full refund if not resolved to your satisfaction
If Unresolved
3
Private Mediation

Lets you mediate your case privately with the help of our professional mediators and industry experts.

Free to claimant. Mediator fees negotiable.
If Unresolved
4
Engage a Professional

Find the best community-reviewed professionals near you to resolve your issue in private online mediation or traditional court/mediation.

Resolution

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart.

I am (not) alone, and I feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine...~ Goethe

Get a public verdict — create an online trial $50 public trial / $50 reward for successful resolution
Important: All information contained herein is the opinion of the posting parties, who are solely responsible for its content. PeopleClaim offers both free and paid services to help consumers, patients, employee, tenants, and others resolve disputes without lawyers or courts, through negotiated online settlement and public disclosure of wrongdoing or unfair treatment.
Claims against parties operating under bankruptcy protection, by law must be processed solely through the appropriate US bankruptcy court. Any claims against this party currently posted on PeopleClaim are available for purposes of public business review only and are not an attempt to collect money or recover assets subject to protections under the United States Bankruptcy Code.
*IMPORTANT: PeopleClaim is a public dispute resolution system, independent of the BBB, small claims court, or other dispute resolution services. PeopleClaim is not a law firm and does not provide legal services, opinions, or advice. PeopleClaim facilitates peer-to-peer negotiation and resolution and crowdsourced input on issues of fairness to help resolve complaints. Users should contact professional legal counsel on any matters of law or regulation regarding their claims. PeopleClaim does not review or evaluate the merits of claims submitted through its site, and users are solely responsible for all content filed in their claims.
© reserved by PeopleClaim