Mutual of Omaha Long-Term Disability Insurance Denial

Mutual of Omaha provides disability insurance to help protect policyholders when they can no longer work due to an illness or injury. However, the company has a history of wrongfully denying claims and leaving many without the benefits they deserve.

If Mutual of Omaha denied your long-term disability claim, call Sokolove Law now at (800) 995-1212 for a free case review. We’ll fight hard to get you everything you’re entitled to.

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Mutual of Omaha Disability Denial & Unfair Practices

Insurance companies operate to achieve one goal: create wealth for their executives and investors. This wealth may be generated at the expense of policyholders through unfair long-term disability (LTD) insurance denials.

Mutual of Omaha has a legal duty to policyholders to honor the terms of their insurance policy. If the company denies a legitimate claim, they may be acting in bad faith.

Find out more about Mutual of Omaha disability denials: 

  • Founded in 1909, Mutual of Omaha is a well-established Fortune 500 company with billions in assets — yet some policyholders struggle to get the benefits they’re owed.
  • Bad faith lawsuits claim the company used unfair tactics to deny valid claims and increase profits, like failing to fully investigate claims before issuing denials.
  • In one Mutual of Omaha lawsuit, the insurer denied LTD benefits to a man with a back injury that required surgery. A court ruled they acted in bad faith by not consulting his doctor or having him examined by a physician of their choosing.
  • You may have the right to appeal a wrongfully denied Mutual of Omaha disability claim — or file a Mutual of Omaha lawsuit if your appeal is unsuccessful.

By denying claims, Mutual of Omaha may jeopardize a person's financial stability — leading to lost income, depleted savings, home foreclosure, and other serious hardships.

At Sokolove Law, we have over 45 years of experience fighting for families affected by wrongful denials. If Mutual of Omaha denied your claim, contact us now to see if we may be able to seek the benefits you’re owed.

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Top 5 Reasons Mutual of Omaha May Deny a Disability Claim

Sometimes, there are valid reasons why a disability claim might be denied, like missing information. However, Mutual of Omaha claim denials may be unjust, leaving you without the benefits you're entitled to.

If your LTD benefits were denied, Mutual of Omaha may have claimed that:

  • You failed to disclose a pre-existing health condition
  • Your medical examinations were insufficient or inadequate
  • There were problems with your paperwork or documentation
  • Your medical condition does not qualify as a “covered” disability
  • Your procedure was elective or not medically necessary

It’s important to remember that a denial is not final. If your Mutual of Omaha long-term disability claim or appeal was denied, you do have legal rights and may still have options to secure the compensation you need.

“Our attorneys handle claims in all 50 states and are well-versed in handling cases against large insurance companies.”
– Ricky LeBlanc, Managing Attorney at Sokolove Law

Our Mutual of Omaha disability benefit lawyers can help you gather the information needed for an appeal in order to potentially reverse the insurer’s decision.

How to File a Mutual of Omaha Disability Appeal

Appealing denied Mutual of Omaha long-term disability claims can be difficult to do on your own, especially when you know insurance companies like Mutual of Omaha may be looking for any reason to deny your appeal.

Depending on your case and insurance policy, our LTD attorneys may be able to help you:

  • File an appeal of your denied Mutual of Omaha disability claim
  • Request a second appeal if your Mutual of Omaha long-term disability appeal was also denied
  • Submit a Mutual of Omaha long-term disability complaint with your state’s Insurance Department to lay the groundwork for legal action

After you’ve gone through the appeals process, your legal team may be able to file a Mutual of Omaha lawsuit to overturn the denial of your claim.

Our attorneys may be able to handle your appeal and fight to reclaim any disability benefits you may be owed — at no out-of-pocket cost to you.

Call (800) 995-1212 now to learn more about your legal options and see if we can help with your case.

“When I got sick and couldn't work anymore, my insurance company denied my long-term disability claim. I felt lost and betrayed. But then I found Sokolove Law. They listened and cared about my story. Now, I have the help I need to move forward.”
– California Woman & Sokolove Law Client 

Mutual of Omaha Lawsuits for Disability Denial

Once you’ve appealed your denied Mutual of Omaha claim, weeks may go by before you hear anything. You may need to check in with the insurer to make sure your appeal letter was received and ask how the appeal is progressing.

Before being able to file a Mutual of Omaha lawsuit, you usually have to exhaust the appeals process for denials, which may vary according to your insurance policy:

  • If your appeal is denied, a Mutual of Omaha disability appeal attorney may be able to request a second appeal and help strengthen your claim.
  • If your appeal is denied for a second time, you may be able to file a Mutual of Omaha lawsuit to pursue the benefits you deserve.

By working with Sokolove Law, you can even the playing field and put pressure on your insurance provider to pay you what you’re owed, whether it’s in the form of benefits or a Mutual of Omaha long-term disability settlement.

If your appeals are unsuccessful, our attorneys can handle every step of filing a Mutual of Omaha disability lawsuit on your behalf.

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Get Help from Our Mutual of Omaha Disability Lawyers

Insurance companies usually have legal teams who are prepared to spare no expense fighting your case. With Sokolove Law, you don’t have to feel intimidated by large insurance companies like Mutual of Omaha.

If you have a case, we can handle the Mutual of Omaha long-term disability appeals process on your behalf.

Our long-term disability appeal attorneys have recovered over $136 Million on behalf of hardworking clients who were wrongfully denied their LTD benefits.

Our team can listen to what’s going on, get some information on your insurance policy, and let you know what your legal options may be — at no cost to you.

Call (800) 995-1212 now or fill out our contact form for a free, no-obligation legal consultation.

Mutual of Omaha Disability Claim Denial FAQs

Does Mutual of Omaha deny long-term disability claims?

Like many disability insurance providers, Mutual of Omaha has been the subject of lawsuits and investigations looking into their practices of wrongfully denying LTD claims.

If Mutual of Omaha denied your claim, our long-term disability denial attorneys may be able to help you appeal their decision. Get started now with a free case review.

What can I do if my Mutual of Omaha disability claim is denied?

If Mutual of Omaha denied your LTD claim, reach out to a long-term disability denial attorney for help filing an appeal and potentially recovering the benefits you deserve.

Depending on your plan, our Mutual of Omaha disability lawyers may be able to help by:

  • Determining why your benefits were denied and if the reason is valid
  • Gathering evidence like medical records and expert opinions to support your appeal
  • Filing a strong appeal that shows your benefits were wrongfully denied
  • Communicating and negotiating directly with your insurer on your behalf
  • Filing a Mutual of Omaha disability lawsuit if needed

With experienced insurance bad faith lawyers on your side against Mutual of Omaha, you can focus on your health and recovery, while we focus on the appeals process.

Can I file a Mutual of Omaha lawsuit for disability denial?

Potentially, yes. If Mutual of Omaha denied your long-term disability claim and you’ve already gone through the appeals process, you may be able to file a lawsuit against Mutual of Omaha for disability denial.

Call (800) 995-1212 now to find out if you may be eligible to take legal action following your claim denial.

How much does a Mutual of Omaha disability benefit lawyer cost?

At Sokolove Law, there are no upfront costs or hourly fees to work with our Mutual of Omaha long-term disability attorneys.

We work on a contingency-fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we secure compensation for your family.

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  2. Mutual of Omaha. “Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company Overview.” Retrieved from: https://cdn.mutualofomaha.com/solution-center/images/pdf/462574.pdf. Accessed on March 17, 2025.
  3. Stanford Law School. “Egan v. Mutual of Omaha Ins. Co.” Retrieved from: https://scocal.stanford.edu/opinion/egan-v-mutual-omaha-ins-co-28054. Accessed on March 17, 2025.
  4. Supreme Court of California. “Egan v. Mutual of Omaha Ins. Co., 598 P. 2d 452.” Retrieved from: https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=1498561262845223101&hl=en&as_sdt=6&as_vis=1&oi=scholarr. Accessed on March 17, 2025.