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Deadline for Comments on Proposed ERISA Disability Regs Fast Approaching: Additional Guidance

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Jeannette Burmeister

We are down to the wire; the deadline for public ERISA (“Employee Retirement Income Security Act”) comments—January 19, 2016—is fast approaching. As of yesterday, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) has received 23 comments in response to its proposed new ERISA … Continue reading →

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Proposed ERISA Disability Regs: Instructions and Sample for Public Comments

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Jeannette Burmeister

[Update 1/15/16: additional guidance for your comments here] Below are instructions on how to submit your comments on the new regulations proposed by the Department of Labor (“DOL”) for long-term disability (“LTD”) benefits under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”). … Continue reading →

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Department of Labor Proposes Lowering Bar for ERISA Disability Claims, Requests Public Comments

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Jeannette Burmeister

[Update 1/15/16: instructions for submitting comments here and additional guidance for your comments here] I am happy to report a rare positive development for disability claimants, one that is important to get behind. As most of you know, the rules under the Employee … Continue reading →

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