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 […]
Please Note: The Peace Law Firm is licensed to practice only in North Carolina and South Carolina. We’re not afraid of employers or insurance companies, and we can help you get the compensation you deserve. Finally, we handle all cases on a contingency basis. Even if you’re not sure whether you should file an ERISA […]
When you enroll in an employee benefit plan, you trust whoever manages it will act in your best interests. These managers, known as fiduciaries, play a vital role in safeguarding the benefits employees have worked hard to earn. Because of their important work, federal law binds fiduciaries to certain standards for responsible plan management. Under […]
Please Note: The Peace Law Firm is licensed to practice only in North Carolina and South Carolina. You’ve worked hard to earn your benefits, but now, when you need them most, suddenly you’re being told you can’t access them. Your company or its benefits provider is probably trying to tell you it’s your fault. You […]
Employers often offer group life insurance benefits to employees, allowing workers to purchase life insurance coverage at a discount. In most cases, the life insurance company pays benefits to the beneficiary named in the life insurance policy without issue. However, insurance companies are always looking to keep money in their own pockets and frequently deny […]
Have your ERISA benefits been denied or underpaid? Contact Erisa attorney John Peace to schedule a free, fully confidential review of your case: (864) 485-6970 Key Takeaways Four-Step Filing Process: Start with solid documentation (benefits plan, employment verification, medical records, previous correspondence), file your claim within 90-180 days with the plan administrator (who has 45 […]
Many employees understand that the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) protects their rights and assets regarding employer-provided group health or retirement plans. However, many may not realize ERISA’s regulations can extend to severance agreements. If you’ve been dismissed and are expecting separation pay or benefits, your employer may be required to follow specific rules […]
Understanding the terms and limitations of an employer’s benefit plans is crucial for employees to make informed decisions about their health and financial well-being. That’s why a federal law known as ERISA requires employers to provide plan participants with detailed information about their group benefits plans. Employers failing to follow ERISA’s regulations can face legal […]
Administering group benefits plans is one of an employer’s most important responsibilities. To ensure employers fulfill their duty to employees, the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) upholds a set of standards businesses must follow when managing retirement and other qualifying benefits plans. Employers who fail to comply with these regulations can face legal […]
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) regulates health and retirement plans offered by private employers and enables policyholders to collect wrongfully denied benefits. ERISA regulations apply nationwide, but many fail to exercise their rights because of their complexity. At the Peace Law Firm, we focus on ERISA, allowing us to guide our […]