Many people in New Jersey have short- or long-term disability benefits provided as a part of their employee benefits packages. Short- and long-term disability can provide important financial safety nets for workers who suffer illnesses or accidents that leave them...
Month: May 2021
ERISA evidence rule poorly defined but promotes fair review
U.S. Department of Labor amendments to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act became effective on April 1, 2018. Among the changes, regulators included a rule that granted disability benefit claimants the right to see and respond to new evidence used by insurers...
ERISA cybersecurity guidelines
ERISA protects New Jersey employees who hold health plans through a private employer. This is known formally as the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and it helps to set minimum standards for employers who establish these private health plans. Recently, the...