Congressional Research Service Social Security Primer
Congressional Research Service (“CRS”) has put out a “primer” on SSA: Social Security Primer Congressional Research Service Summary The Social Security program was established in the 1930s and has been modified by Congress many times over the years. Today, Social Security provides monthly cash benefits to retired or disabled workers and their family members, and to …
Comments Re Claims Procedure Regulations for Plans Providing Disability Benefits
On November 18, 2015, the Employee Benefits Security Administration published new proposed regulations for ERISA disability claims (RIN 1210-AB39; Regulation 29 C.F.R. §2560.503-1). The Public Comment period runs through January 19, 2016. I prepared and submitted the following comments regarding two of the most significant proposed changes in claims regulations for plans providing disability benefits: …
Jennifer Danish Scheduled to Speak at ACI’s Litigating Disability Insurance Claims
American Conference Institute’s 18th National Advanced Forum on Litigating Disability Insurance Claims will be held January 21-22, 2016 at the Union League in Philadelphia, PA. Jennifer Danish is scheduled to speak on a panel with John J. Myers of Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC and William Patton of Lane Powell, PC covering “The Battle …
ACI’s 17th National Advanced Forum on Litigating Disability Insurance Claims
Jennifer Danish is scheduled to speak on two panels during American Conference Institute’s 17th National Advanced Forum on Litigating Disability Insurance Claims on January 22-23, 2015 in Philadelphia, PA at The Union League of Philadelphia. The two panel topics are: “Tips, Strategies and Best Practices for Successful Early Mediation of a Disability Claim” and “Developments in Social …