07Jan
7th Circuit Holds Retiree Medical Coverage Vested for Life Based on Unambiguous Durational Language in Collective Bargaining Agreement
It is well established that welfare plans are not subject to the vesting requirements of ERISA. Therefore, if vesting occurs, it must be found in the express language of the applicable plan document or collective bargaining agreement....
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Hodgson Russ LLP
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