Salt Lake City, Utah, PEHP Benefits Attorney
If you work for the state of Utah or a local agency within the state, you are most likely covered under Utah's state entitlement program - the Public Employees Health Program (PEHP) for long-term disability benefits. At The Law Office of Andrew Reichardt in Salt Lake City, we can help you file your PEHP long-term disability claim or appeal a denial.
If you pursue a PEHP claim, the policy requires that you file a social security disability claim with the Social Security Administration (SSA) as well. Our law firm can represent you in both claims, reducing the worry and hassle of working with multiple attorneys in dealing with the SSA and the state of Utah.
If Your PEHP Claim Has Been Denied
Claims under the Public Employees Health Program policy are often wrongly denied. This is true even for claimants who clearly deserve benefits. People who file PEHP claims often face two major issues:
- Getting offered only 2/3 of what you deserve. If you were injured while you were on the job working, the PEHP policy says that you are entitled to 100% of your salary while you are disabled. If you are injured off the job, you are eligible for only 2/3 of your salary. The trouble is that PEHP often tries to award people the 2/3 amount - even if they've been hurt on the job. Moreover, the PEHP frequently will not notify you of the amount to which you are truly entitled.
- Getting told that you could go back to work. Many times, PEHP denies claims outright. People are told that they could go back to work, even when they have physical impairments or mental impairments that clearly prevent them from doing their jobs.
The Law Office of Andrew Reichardt will be your dedicated advocate at all levels of appeal, including the Utah State Retirement Board and state court, if necessary. However, you must act quickly to protect your best interests. PEHP has strict deadlines for appeal. If you don't act, you may lose your rights under the policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about your coverage under the Public Employees Health Program or have been denied PEHP benefits, talk to a dependable and experienced disability attorney, Andrew Reichardt. For nearly 10 years, The Law Office of Andrew Reichardt has been committed to helping people just like you with your disability benefit claims. To schedule a free initial consultation, contact us by email or call us at (801) 261-3400 and find out how we can help you get the benefits you deserve.
Law Office of Andrew Reichardt
5330 South 900 East, Suite 115
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
Phone: (801) 261-3400
Fax: (801) 261-3535
Our law firm represents clients throughout Utah, including Salt Lake City, Bountiful, Clearfield, Draper, Kearns, Layton, Logan, Midvale, Murray, Ogden, Orem, Park City, Pleasant Grove, Price, Provo, Riverton, Roy, Sandy, St. George, Taylorsville, Tooele, Tremonton, Vernal, West Jordan, and West Valley City. We serve the counties of Box Elder County, Cache County, Carbon County, Davis County, Salt Lake County, Summit County, Tooele County, Uintah County, Utah County, Washington County, and Weber County.
