Some people unexpectedly find themselves with long-term health conditions that keep them from working. When this happens, you may have some options for replacement income, including Social Security Disability Insurance and the long-term disability insurance your employer maintains that is regulated by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Perhaps you applied for […]
When you have a long-term health condition that keeps you from working, you may feel overwhelmed by medical appointments and treatments. In addition to dealing with this life-altering situation, you may also feel confused by the different deadlines involved in filing for your employer’s long-term disability insurance. Long-term disability insurance provides income replacement when you […]
Have questions about ERISA? Contact ERISA attorney John Peace to schedule a free, confidential case consultation: (864) 298-0500 Understanding Your Rights Is the Key to Ensuring Your Employer Pays You All Your Benefits ERISA, short for the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, is a federal law that protects employees who participate in their […]
ERISA Claim Questions? Contact ERISA attorney John Peace to schedule a free, fully confidential review of your case: (864) 485-6958 ERISA Overview The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) protects employees' retirement and health benefits. ERISA grants various rights to employees participating in a benefit plan covered under the Act. ERISA also provides causes of […]
Congress instituted the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to protect the value of employee benefit programs. ERISA provides plan administrators with a standard of conduct they must follow when handling plan funds, reporting information to the government, and notifying participants of the plan’s terms and status. ERISA enables a federal pathway for […]
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) establishes conduct standards, responsibility, and fiduciary obligations for employee benefit plan administrators. When an employer or administrator fails to meet ERISA’s minimum requirements, the law authorizes lawsuits in federal court, monetary remedies, and sanctions. The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is responsible for enforcing ERISA. In […]
Americans paid $2,194,625 for personal health care in 2010. In that same year, private health insurance companies spent $849 billion and recovered an estimated $1.7 billion to $2.5 billion through subrogation. If you have filed a lawsuit against someone who injured you, and you received health benefits from a private employer, your health insurance company […]
Have your ERISA benefits been denied or underpaid? Read on to understand the circumstances under which it might be in your best interest to consult with a qualified ERISA attorney about your claim. Contact ERISA attorney John Peace to schedule a free, fully confidential review of your case: (864) 485-6970 Please Note: The Peace Law […]
Have your ERISA benefits been denied or underpaid? Contact ERISA attorney John Peace to schedule a free, fully confidential review of your case: (864) 485-6958 The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, commonly known as ERISA, regulates pension plans established by private employers. ERISA also regulates other types of benefits your employer might provide, […]
Have your ERISA benefits been denied or underpaid? Contact ERISA attorney John Peace to schedule a free, fully confidential review of your case: (864) 485-6958 There are many reasons that ERISA claims are denied. Your Notice of Denial letter from the insurer should spell out clearly why you were denied benefits. ERISA has set out […]