So, I did it, I made a claim last Wednesday. Well, I know they will contact the GP, possibly the neurologists too (I have seen two neurologists so far). It’s the waiting game now. I hope to hear back soon. Any recent experiences with Aviva CI claim? I read some old posts but I hope to talk to others who have made a claim. How did your case go?
I read that they pay out in 92% of the cases for MS.
What I am not sure is: do they pay out a standard lump sum for MS or everyone’s lump sum is different? Sorry, I may be asking a stupid question.
Hello fellow MSers. I decided to update this post, as it may help someone. This afternoon I heard from the Insurer, via email. They confirmed that they received the forms and they have reached out to the GP to collect the information. They mentioned that it may take time for the GP to write back, although they will ensure that the GP has received the request. I am not sure how fast the GP will respond. Time will tell.
Now, let’s wait and see. That may take time. So, I am here eating popcorn.
Good luck hope you get sorted. Have a claim for Ci with L&G ongoing since diagnosed PPMS last June they had all the info before Xmas then asked for my medical records which they now have saying my case now back of queue as deal with information when received in order. Totally unacceptable been out of work since diagnosed had to surrender HGV licence feeling really low about this and MS symptoms getting worse been told to keep making monthly payments while case being investigated at the point now can’t afford to… Help.
Wow glad to hear that 6 weeks
Over 6 months for me and still ongoing rang them several times keep saying there is a backlog and understaff. Did they request your medical records? Any advice
Finally heard back from L&G after 8 months have rejected my claim said did not answer questions in application collect.
Took policy out in January 2016 was diagnosed last June. In 2014 was seen my a consultant for numbness in big toe had MRI on lumber spine only told had trapped nerve and worned discs and to manage it. L&G refused my claim on this because of the symptoms
Same consultant diagnosed me with PPMS last June. Told L&G about the trapped in spine on Application form but not about the numbness. In a very bad place over this have mortgage and now out off work… Is there anything I can on…
When I made my claim L&G made me a payment but not in full because I hadn’t told them I’d had a B12 injection in the past I was going to accept it but someone suggested that I called the financial ombudsman, they were really helpful and easy to deal with.
Just a couple of weeks later I was informed that they would pay in full plus interest for the time that they had withheld the payment
When I put my claim in with L&G, they tried to say I had ms symptoms 10 year’s previously. On my gp record “feeling dizzy” had been noted which was the result of an ear infection! My gp was really good and supported to ear infection as my record apart from that was all clear regarding anything that could be related to ms. Luckily they did pay out in full but they are so eager to find anything at all to not pay, so unfair x
Todays update: Aviva us chasing the GP to provide the medical history. I have done the same. GP secretary says they have up to 30 working days from the date of the request to provide this information to the insurer. I checked my calendar. In theory, the last date they have to send it out is on the 19th March. Let’s wait and see.
Today’s update. OK, normally your doctor has up to 30 working days to write the Insurance company and give them your medical history. My doctor took all 30 working days to do it, and I had to chase, twice. The medical practice confirmed that this is done, and they are waiting for the Insurance Company to sign so that they can access the medical record. Once Aviva signs, they will access it, but I don’t know how long it will take for them to review and decide. Who knows. Maybe a couple of weeks?
To be honest. I didn’t expect to get the money. I have to do some thinking. Yet, it’s very handy. Most likely it will pay the mortgage. Lucky you, I live in a flat and I so miss having a garden!
