Frequently Asked Questions



At Reliance Standard, we have a fully staffed customer service center available Monday through Friday. There are sevaral means to contact us, but we ask that you read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) as it may provide you with a quick answer to your question.
Customer Service Inquiries
Broker:Agent Inquiries
Claims Inquiries
Annuity Inquiries

  Customer Service Inquiries

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Please dial (800)644-1103 for Group Customer Service pertaining to:
Requests for administrative instructions
Questions regarding 5500 forms, lapse letters and conversions
Reordering booklet/certificates
General claims inquiries
Address/Correspondent changes

Please dial your local Regional Sales Office for the following:
Contractual questions
Questions regarding plan/benefit changes
Quotes on new or existing cases
Commission questions

Find Contact Information of your local Regional Sales Office

For Dental or Vision inquiries:

Benefits and Claims:

Please dial Customer Relations at 800-497-7044
Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. CT
Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. CT
dental.vision.services@rsli.com

Reliance Standard Dental: Group Claims
P.O. Box 82510
Lincoln, NE 68501

Participating Provider Organization (PPO):

Please dial Provider Relations at 800-755-8844
Monday through Thursday 5:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PT
Friday 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PT
dental.vision.services@rsli.com

Reliance Standard Dental: Provider Relations
P.O. Box 82611
Lincoln, NE 68501

For Billing & Administrative questions, please dial:
(800)644-1103, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. EST.

For Claims questions, please dial:
(800)351-7500 ext 4149, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST.

For questions regarding your individual life insurance policy, please dial:
Protective Life: (800) 955-4304

Supplies and forms can be obtained by registering on the Reliance Standard website.

 

  Broker:Agent Inquiries

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What is the Reliance Standard tax id?
36-0883760

What is the First Reliance tax id?
13-3176850

How do I obtain a quote?
Contact the Regional Sales Office nearest you.

What products do you offer?
We offer a wide variety of group products. Please view our Products area for more detail.

How do I order the Plan Administrators Guide?
Contact your local Regional Sales Offices or our Customer Service number.

 

  Claims Inquires

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Does Reliance Standard offer direct deposit?
We offer an Reliance Standard asset account (interest bearing checking account) for beneficiaries. For more information, please contact Customer Service, (800)351-7500 ext 4149.

What is needed to process my claim?
Fill out the appropriate claim form, proof of loss and physician's statement (if necessary). For life claims please include a certified death certificate and a valid beneficiary designation. We will notify you of any additional information necessary for the processing of your claim.

What is needed to file for an accidental death claim?
Provide a police report, medical examiners report (including autopsy and toxicology reports), any relevant newspaper articles and complete description of circumstances (including witnesses, names and addresses).

Is it necessary to complete two applications for the integrated product (STD & LTD)?
A single integrated application is all that is required to process both short-term and long-term disability claims.

Will the same claim examiner adjudicate both claims?
Yes, this eliminates duplication and provides a seamless process.

How can I expedite the integrated disability claim process?
Email integratedclaims@rsli.com or fax (267) 256-3548 your completed information.

 

  Annuity Inquiries

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What is the processing time for a partial withdrawal?
5 to 10 business days

How do I contact Reliance Standard regarding my annuity?
Policyholders Dial: 1 800-HELP-RSL
Agents Contact Amy Clements at
(800) 351-7500 ext. 3948

How do I order forms?
Policyholders Dial: 1 800-HELP-RSL
Agents Contact John Welsh at
(800) 351-7500 ext. 3666 or
Amy Clements at ext. 3948