Breaking Down ERISA, Disability, and Insurance Claims Behind Closed Doors: Secrets from the ERISA Vault pulls back the curtain on disability and insurance claims governed by ERISA. Each episode breaks down how insurers evaluate claims, why benefits are denied, and what policyholders need to know to protect their rights. Drawing from real world experience, the show explains complex ERISA and insurance issues in clear, practical terms so listeners can better understand the system they are up against.
Secrets from the ERISA Vault
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Breaking Down ERISA, Disability, and Insurance Claims Behind Closed Doors: Secrets from the ERISA Vault pulls back the curtain on disability and insurance claims governed by ERISA. Each episode breaks down how insurers evaluate claims, why benefits are denied, and what policyholders need to know to protect their rights. Drawing from real world experience, the show explains complex ERISA and insurance issues in clear, practical terms so listeners can better understand the system they are up against.
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June 4, 2026
What Your Employer Has to Tell You About Your Benefits
<p>In this episode of Secrets from the ERISA Vault, Noah Breazeale, Senior Associate at Eric Buchanan & Associates, explains what employees need to understand about the information employers and plan administrators may be required to provide about employee benefits under ERISA. These disclosures can play an important role in helping employees understand their coverage, rights, deadlines, and available benefits.</p><p>Noah walks through the duty to disclose material information, the importance of requesting full plan documents rather than relying only on summaries, and the types of questions employees should ask when trying to understand their benefits. He also discusses why it can be important to ask about coverage classes, plan procedures, collateral benefits, and other benefits that may be available if someone is approved for long term disability benefits.</p><p>Listeners will gain a clearer understanding of what information they may be entitled to request, why accurate benefit information matters, and how asking the right questions can help employees better protect themselves when dealing with an ERISA benefit claim.</p>
March 26, 2026
Secrets About Your LTD or DI Policy
<p>In this episode of Secrets from the ERISA Vault, Kaitlyn Barciszewski, attorney at Eric Buchanan & Associates, explains what claimants need to understand about their long term disability and individual disability insurance policies. The terms of these policies play a critical role in how claims are evaluated, approved, or denied, yet many people are unfamiliar with what their policy actually says.</p><p>Kaitlyn walks through key provisions commonly found in LTD and DI policies, including definitions of disability, limitations, exclusions, and how insurance companies interpret policy language when reviewing claims. She highlights why knowing your policy before and during a claim can help avoid surprises and strengthen your position if a denial occurs.</p><p>Listeners will gain a clearer understanding of how disability insurance policies work, why the fine print matters, and how policy language can directly impact eligibility for benefits and the overall outcome of a claim.</p>
March 12, 2026
Secrets About Life Insurance Through Work
<p>In this episode of Secrets from the ERISA Vault, Eric Buchanan explains what employees need to know about life insurance offered through work. He breaks down how these policies usually work, what employees and families often misunderstand about coverage, and the problems that can come up when a claim is denied or benefits are not paid as expected.</p><p>Eric also discusses why employer provided life insurance is often governed by ERISA, what that means for beneficiaries, and why it is so important to understand the policy terms before a problem arises. This episode gives listeners a clearer look at the fine print behind workplace life insurance and the issues that can surface when families need those benefits most.</p>
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