Consumer Health Claim Assistance Act establishes a Benefits Assistance Program to help participants and beneficiaries with health benefit plan issues.

The Consumer Health Claim Assistance Act amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act to create a Benefits Assistance Program within the Department of Labor. This program aims to improve access to benefits under employee welfare benefit plans by handling inquiries and complaints about adverse benefit determinations and alleged violations of plan terms. The program will assist participants and beneficiaries in understanding their rights, filing appeals, and navigating the appeals process.

Consumer Health Claim Assistance Act establishes a Benefits Assistance Program to help participants and beneficiaries with health benefit plan issues.

The Consumer Health Claim Assistance Act amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act to create a Benefits Assistance Program within the Department of Labor. This program aims to improve access to benefits under employee welfare benefit plans by handling inquiries and complaints about adverse benefit determinations and alleged violations of plan terms. The program will assist participants and beneficiaries in understanding their rights, filing appeals, and navigating the appeals process.