ERISA

It’s incredibly stressful to receive a notice of denial from your insurance company. The very idea that you might have to pay for a healthcare bill alone is terrifying. Thankfully, you have options. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) protects those dependent on an employer’s self-insured plan. When insurance denies your claim, the ERISA appeals process […]

What Does Erisa Stand For? According to the U.S. Department of Labor, ERISA stands for the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and “is a federal law that sets minimum standards for most voluntarily established retirement and health plans in private industry to provide protection for individuals in these plans.” Read on to learn […]

If you are unfamiliar with ERISA law, you may have questions about it. Read on to learn the answers to those questions. Your Questions, Answered What is ERISA? ERISA stands for the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). This nationwide regulation places minimum principles for the majority of voluntarily substantiated retirement and health plans […]

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) claims process is complex and can be confusing to people who are not well-versed in these types of claims. The Process Request the claims procedure in writing from your insurance company or your employer’s human resources department. You are provided with the written procedure for free from your insurance company. […]

ERISA is an acronym for the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). It is a nationwide regulation that places minimum principles for the majority of voluntarily substantiated retirement and health plans in the private sector in order to furnish safeguards for people with these plans. In plain language, ERISA is designed to verify that you […]

What is ERISA law? ERISA is an acronym for the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). This federal law was established in 1974 to set minimum standards for employers’ handling and paying out disability, pension, and other benefits. The act lays out your rights when filing a disability claim, which also includes the time period and proof needed for […]

When someone files a claim for long-term disability, there are a number of reasons that the claim may be denied. Some are valid, but others are done simply because the insurance company doesn’t want to pay out benefits and would rather protect their own profits. Unfortunately, many look at this denial as final say. They continue […]

When it comes to workers suffering an injury and needing to file a disability claim, there are certain types of injuries that are considered. Unfortunately, some conditions may not be eligible to help individuals obtain disability benefits, but it’s imperative to which types of disabilities qualify. Our team has helped numerous individuals with the various […]

As an employee in a specific industry, your benefits are supposed to be protected by ERISA law. Unfortunately, there are too many times when these benefits are denied wrongfully in an effort for the provider to keep their profits high. What do you do when this happens? How do you go about getting the benefits you […]

In any matter when someone must file a claim for benefits, the process can be daunting and intimidating. After all, not everyone knows what is needed to properly file a claim and the insurance company is quick to use any discrepancies to deny a claim. Luckily, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act exists to help […]

For many individuals, understanding ERISA law can be complex and it’s important to have knowledge of what benefits are covered. It’s also important to know what employers are covered and when ERISA does not apply. Check out our infographic below to learn more.   If you’ve been wrongfully denied benefits owed to you, you deserve the right […]

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