CLS may be able to assist you in interpreting your short term or long term disability policies; evaluating your medical records; advocating on your behalf with employers, doctors and insurance companies, and helping you appeal decisions against you.
How We Can Help
What to Bring
Before you visit or call CLS, please gather:
- A copy of your short or long term disability insurance policy if you have it
- Any letters or other communication from insurance company or employer about your disability or leave from work
- Proof of income.
Where To Get Help
- WALK IN INTAKE
Community Legal Services
Center City Office
1424 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia PA 19102
Mondays and Wednesdays 9am-12pm
North Philadelphia Office
1410 W. Erie Ave (Broad and Erie)
Philadelphia PA 19140
Mondays and Wednesdays 8:30am-11:30am
- PHONE INTAKE
Community Legal Services
215-981-3700
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9am-12pm
About Short and Long-Term Disabiity
Many individuals have Long or Short-term Disability policies through their employment, paid for either by the employer or through deductions taken through the workers’ paychecks. These policies are a type of insurance that may pay part of a worker’s salary if the worker is unable to work due to a non-work-related injury or illness. The policies that set forth entitlement to disability are very complicated and people are often denied disability without understanding why.
