How long will Liberty Mutual typically approve a benefit?
How long a benefit period is approved for depends on the nature of the disabling condition and the information supplied by your treating physician. However, normally the first approval period (and possibly some of the subsequent approvals) will be for a fairly short period, typically until the next appointment with your doctor. If updated medical information provided from the latest appointment confirms your continued disability, your Liberty Mutual Disability Case Manager will be able to extend the benefit payment. If the disability continues for a longer period, the approval periods may also be extended and may not be so dependent on the next doctor’s appointment. It is important to remember that just because Liberty Mutual approves a benefit for a specific time period; it does not automatically mean that no further benefits are available. NOTE: There could be a delay in receiving additional benefits if there is a delay in receiving up-to-date medical information from the treating ph
