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What is ERISA and How Does it Apply to Pennsylvania Residents?

If you have retirement or disability accounts through an employer, you might have heard of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, also known as ERISA. This federal law was created in 1974 and applies to how employers must manage various accounts related to employee retirement. ERISA is highly complex and may be considered a body of law unto itself.

Does Union Membership Affect SSI in Pennsylvania?

When times get tough, people often look to forms of assistance from public programs or private groups they are a part of. For many, this means filing for Supplementary Security Income (SSI). For others, this might mean getting help through benefits from a union. Still, some people might rely on a combination of benefits. However, it is possible that union benefits might interfere with your SSI benefits.

4th Cir.: Dash BPO v. Lindberg- Dismissal for Failure to Adequately Plead Fraudulent Concealment

4th Cir.: Dash BPO v. Lindberg- Dismissal for Failure to Adequately Plead Fraudulent Concealment

Ed Boltz

Tue, 07/09/2024 - 19:12

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W.D.N.C.: Horne v. Credit Acceptance Corp & Horne v. Experian- Pro Se Silence and FCRA

W.D.N.C.: Horne v. Credit Acceptance Corp & Horne v. Experian- Pro Se Silence and FCRA

Ed Boltz

Tue, 07/09/2024 - 17:38

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How Does ERISA Affect Health Insurance Plans in Pennsylvania?

Anyone familiar with ERISA might know that this complex federal law applies to certain employee retirement accounts maintained by employers. Many might not know that ERISA also applies to health insurance plans maintained by employers. While health insurance and retirement plans are not the same, they both represent accounts and funds maintained by employers for the benefit of employees. So, how does ERISA apply to health insurance in Pennsylvania, anyway?

Can You Transfer Assets to Family Before Bankruptcy?

If bankruptcy is in your near future, don’t try to move your assets around or transfer them, even to your family. Instead of protecting your assets, such action could have the opposite result, opening your bankruptcy case up to scrutiny and yourself up to serious consequences.

Weekly News – July 5

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