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Understanding the Impact of Recent ERISA Reforms on Retirement and Pension Plans
5 Recent Changes and How They Impact Retirement Plans Many Americans work for decades to save for retirement and diligently save money for the future. When an employer offers a…
How Is Accidental Death And Dismemberment Insurance Different From Life Insurance?
What Are The Differences Between Accidental Death And Dismemberment insurance And Life Insurance? The main difference between AD&D insurance and life insurance is the types of events they cover. Both…
Defined Benefit Plans Versus Defined Contribution Plans: What is the Difference?
Defined Benefit Plans vs. Defined Contribution Plans: What You Need to Know Saving for retirement is a common goal for many. One means of achieving this is for employees to…
McKennon Law Group, Irina Morris Takes on Aetna Life Insurance
In the case of Irina Morris v. Aetna Life Insurance Company, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals made a significant ruling that favors ERISA plan participants. The court’s decision in…
Insurer and Fiduciaries Liable for Incorrect Calculations and Advice about the Amount of ERISA Plan Benefits
Is an ERISA Insurer or Other Fiduciary Liable When They Incorrectly Calculate and Misrepresent the Amount of Your Plan Benefits? Most employee benefits are governed by a federal law called…
May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month: Do You have Disability insurance?
Many people today find themselves in a situation in which at any given time, one incident can cause financial catastrophe. A medical diagnosis, accident, injury, or some other event can…
How to Speed Up Your Application for Long-Term Disability and Social Security Disability Benefits: The Compassionate Allowances Initiative
Compassionate Allowances Can Help Speed Up Social Security Disability Payments Becoming disabled due to an injury or medical condition can be devastating. The thought of facing the future can be…
Sixth Circuit Appeals Court Finds Claimant May Bring Separate ERISA Claims Where Those Claims Are Separate and Distinct From Each Other and the Injury Alleged in One Claim Cannot Be Remedied Through Another
The purpose of insurance companies is to generate profits, which they do by bringing in more revenue through premiums than they pay out in benefits. Naturally, then, they are motivated…
When Do You Have a Right to Your Retirement Benefits Under ERISA?
When Are You Fully Vested in Your ERISA Retirement Benefits? You work hard for decades to save for the future, including retirement. You may work to contribute to an employer-sponsored…
How to Handle Denied Accidental Death And Dismemberment Claims
Handling Your Denied AD&D Claim If you submitted an accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) claim for benefits and your insurance company has denied it, you may feel at a loss…
