Disability appeal (ERISA)granted - is interest payable also?

[Guest MattNewman]

Is interest required to be paid on back benefits if an ERISA appeal is granted? The policy itself does not speak to this. If they don't pay, is that a proh. trans. or a fiduciary breach? Any case law on point?

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Matthew B. Newman, P.A.

ERISA Law Firm

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