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29 U.S.C. § 1133

Title 29 Chapter 18 Current through PL 116-220 ~1 min read Last updated: March 30, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 1133. Claims procedure

In accordance with regulations of the Secretary, every employee benefit plan shall—

  • (1) provide adequate notice in writing to any participant or beneficiary whose claim for benefits under the plan has been denied, setting forth the specific reasons for such denial, written in a manner calculated to be understood by the participant, and
  • (2) afford a reasonable opportunity to any participant whose claim for benefits has been denied for a full and fair review by the appropriate named fiduciary of the decision denying the claim.

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