If a claim for benefits is denied or ignored, in whole or in part, the Covered Person may file suit in a state or federal court. In addition, if a Covered Person disagrees with the Plan’s decision or lack thereof concerning the qualified status of a medical Child support order, the Covered Person may file suit in federal court. If it should happen that the Plan fiduciaries misuse the Plan's money, or if a Covered Person is discriminated against for asserting his or her rights, the Covered Person may seek assistance from the U.S. Department of Labor, or may file suit in a federal court. The court will decide who should pay court costs and legal fees. If the Covered Person is successful, the court may order the person sued to pay these costs and fees. If the Covered Person loses, the court may order the Covered Person to pay these costs and fees (for example, if it finds the claim to be frivolous). ASSISTANCE WITH QUESTIONS If You have any questions about this Plan, contact the Plan Administrator. If You have any questions about this statement or about a Covered Person’s rights under ERISA, or if You need assistance in obtaining documents from the Plan Administrator, contact the nearest office of the Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, listed in the telephone directory, or the Division of Technical Assistance and Inquiries, Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210. Covered Persons may also obtain certain publications about their rights and responsibilities under ERISA by calling the publication hotline of the Employee Benefits Security Administration. -115- 7670-00-413597
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