You already know that a “church plan” is exempt from ERISA, unless the Plan specifically elects to be governed by ERISA under Internal Revenue Code Section 410(d).
But what does it take to become a “church plan”?
Does ERISA require that the Plan be established by a CHURCH before the “church plan” exemption applies? YES.…
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We all know that ERISA disability claimants must exhaust administrative remedies before bringing a suit. Exhausting administrative remedies typically includes seeking an internal appeal.
But…what is required in the claimant’s letter to the Plan to constitute an “appeal”?
Here’s a…
So you have an unwinnable lawsuit alleging wrongful denial of ERISA benefits. How do you stop the bleeding?
Paying the claim during the lawsuit may moot the claims and end it right there, even if plaintiff continues to seek attorney fees.
Here’s the decision of Templin v. Independence Blue Cross, (E. D. Pa.…
