You and DallasNews Corporation must complete forms provided by the claims administrator, then have your attending physician complete the appropriate section of the form and send it directly to the claims administrator. Your claims administrator depends on your date of disability. To file a claim, click on this link.

The claims administrator requires you to provide proof of your claim, which may include:

You should file the claim and provide proof of your disabling condition within 30 days of the date on which your disablijng condition began or became disabling, whichever is later. The date on which your disabling condition began or became disabling is the date your elimination period starts. If your disabling condition continues beyond the date on which the group long term disability insurance policy states your elimination period ends, then your disability benefits can commence, provided you have filed a claim with the long term disability insurer for your claimed disability. However, you must send the claims administrator written proof of your claim no later than 30 days after your elimination period. If it is not possible to provide proof within 30 days, it must be given no later than one year after the time proof is otherwise required (unless you are legally incompetent).

You must notify the claims administrator immediately when you return to work in any capacity. The claims administrator will periodically ask you to ask your doctors to provide updated medical records on your condition and treatment plan and progress. You must provide the requested information to the claims administrator to avoid termination of your benefits or delay in payment of any benefits.

You may, at the claims administrator’s request, be required to provide proof of your continued disability to continue receiving LTD benefits. The claims administrator will pay for an examination by a physician of its choice and may ask its representative to interview you.