Category Archives: Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
2 important steps to prepare for an ERISA disability appeal
Many employees take certain benefits for granted, not realizing that their employer or other business could defraud them. The government has many laws in place to reduce the likelihood of people becoming indigent because of lies or misconduct by businesses. The Employee Retirement Income Security…
How long do you have to file an ERISA appeal?
An insurance policy covered by the 1974 Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) gives you certain rights. The insurer must handle your claim in accordance with those rights. That does not mean they will. Every year, many employees who believed taking out these policies would…
Does ERISA govern all private disability benefits?
Disability benefits are an important safety net that many people ignore until they need. Some people don’t have any disability coverage protecting them other than benefits possibly available through the Social Security Administration. Every worker in the country has to pay taxes toward Social Security…
How to appeal your denied ERISA claim in Colorado
Claim denial can be a difficult thing to face, but it’s not necessarily the final decision. It’s important to understand your rights as a beneficiary so that you can take the appropriate actions to get your claim accepted. About ERISA ERISA, the Employee Retirement Income…
ERISA and its impact on your health plans
Many health plans in the private sector are under the umbrella of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, or ERISA, which is a federal tax and labor law. It originally outlined the minimum standards for private industry pension plans. Today, ERISA is a major advocate…
Is my disability plan governed under ERISA?
Group disability coverage typically falls under the ERISA umbrella if the conditions fit the criteria. Plans come with tried and true guidelines but the impact of the Colorado court can mold how claims get interpreted. What is ERISA? A federal law enacted in 1974, the…
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