5 Critical Financial Tips To Consider If You Are Getting Remarried

According to experts, nearly one-half of new marriages include at least one partner who had been previously been married. Out of those same number of marriages, almost a quarter were between people who had both previously stepped down the aisle. This makes for some challenging situations when it comes to assets and retirement. Here is some critical information that you…

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What To Expect During An ERISA Claim Part 2

In last week’s blog, we discussed “What To Expect During An ERISA Claim Part 1”. This week, we will finish up the discussion by addressing the second part of what happens when you have an ERISA claim. Will My Procedure Vary From State To State? Yes, the way your suit is handled will depend on the rules of the state…

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What To Expect During An ERISA Claim Part 1

ERISA cases can be extremely complicated and full of laws that only attorneys can understand. To help our clients understand what will happen during an ERISA claim, we compiled this information about what will happen when you file an ERISA claim. Filing The Claim Most ERISA claims are initiated after a formal filing. Some claims can be instated over the…

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J. Price McNamara Discusses Information About ERISA And Your 401K

There are many companies out there who offer employee retirement plans like a 401(k) or an IRA plan. To protect consumers and providers alike, most employer-sponsored plans are governed by the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Accordingly, the Department of Labor has recently decided to police ERISA retirement plans. The reason for this is to ascertain the suitability…

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Recent Supreme Court Decision Deals With ERISA Plan Overpayments

Recently, the Supreme Court ruled that an ERISA plan cannot sue to recover medical expenses paid after settlement funds have been completely paid out. In this article, we will attempt to demystify this decision which protects hospitals overpayment recoupment from health plans. Last week, the Supreme Court made a ruling regarding ERISA plans. The intent behind the decision is as…

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3 Significant Healthcare Related Supreme Court Cases For 2016

Although many people think that healthcare and insurance could never be an exciting blog article topic, the Supreme Court is set to take up several significant cases in 2016 that could have potentially game-changing ramifications. Here is a look at three of the biggest cases to be decided in 2016 related to the insurance industry, Obamacare, and abortion. 3) Health…

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Eight Smart Financial Decisions To Destress During The Holidays

While holiday spending continues to produce anxiety for some, financial experts are encouraging workers are to beat the holiday money blues by being smart and planning ahead. Here are some smart ways to destress during the holidays by making smart financial decisions. 1) Don’t go overboard with the gifts. Many of us feel tremendous pressure to spend lavishly during the…

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Ten Facts & Common Myths About ERISA

Many of our clients do not understand what ERISA is and how it impacts them. That is why we created this list of ten facts and common myths about ERISA. Read on to learn more about ERISA and its application to your own situation. 1) What is ERISA? ERISA stands for The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The…

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Request For Injunction Denied In Prescription Law Dispute

Last week, a federal judge refused to stop the enforcement of Act 900 created in 2015. The law dictates how Arkansas pharmacists are reimbursed for dispensing generic drugs to patients. A preliminary injunction was requested to prevent Act 900, but was denied based upon the fact that the requestors did not properly demonstrated the need for such an "extraordinary remedy".…

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Supreme Court To Weigh In On Personal Injury And ERISA Issues

Next week, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on a potentially important case dealing with personal injury and ERISA issues. The case will determine whether injured parties will have to pay back their insurance company for medical bills after they have sued and recovered financial compensation for their injuries. The case in question is Montanile v. National…

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