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Morgan Lewis - ML Benefits

DOL Says Audio Recording Is Relevant to Participant’s Denied Claim

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The US Department of Labor (DOL) issued Information Letter 06-14-2021 last month to the attorney of a plan participant who requested a copy of an audio recording and transcript of a phone conversation he or she had with the...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Qualified Retirement Plans: Recent Updates and Action Items

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As the end of the calendar year approaches, sponsors of qualified retirement plans should consider whether their plan documents require updates to comply with important legal changes and deadlines. Below is a summary of some...more

Winstead PC

Another Lesson on Bullet Proofing Your Claims Process

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On July 12, 2018, a previous alert entitled “Bullet Proofing Your Claims Process” discussed lessons learned from a recent 5th Circuit decision in White v. Life Insurance Company of North America, (5th Cir. June 13, 2018,...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

New Disability Claims Procedures for ERISA Plans Become Effective on April 1, 2018

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After a three-month delay, the Department of Labor’s new regulations governing claims procedures for disability benefits under ERISA plans will become effective on April 1, 2018. The delay was implemented to provide an...more

Mintz - Employment Viewpoints

No More Delays! New Disability Claims Rules to Take Effect April 2, Says DOL

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On April 2, 2018, significant changes to ERISA’s disability claims procedures will take effect. These new rules will require all ERISA-covered plans which provide disability benefits to make significant modifications to the...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

DOL’s New Disability Plan Claims Regulations To Become Effective

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The Department of Labor’s new regulations governing disability claims and appeals published on December 19, 2016 will go into effect on April 1, 2018, as announced by the DOL on January 5, 2018. ...more

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DOL’s New Audit Focus? Health Plan Claims and Appeals and Hard to Value Assets

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In recent talks and appearances, representatives of the U.S. Department of Labor have issued a warning about new areas of focus of DOL audits and enforcement actions. While there are a number of different enforcement...more

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