New California law protects disability insurance consumers
Insurers have been increasingly relied upon discretionary clauses to reject legitimate claims for disability insurance when a consumer becomes disabled. The law, Signed by Gov. Jerry Brown Oct. 3, gives consumers an even chance to prove they are entitled to disability and other insurance benefits. The new law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2012 voiding discretionary clauses in disability, health and life insurance.
Source:Insure.com