In accordance with regulations issued by the Board, the Board shall provide to any participant or beneficiary who has a claim for benefits under a retirement program denied:

1. (1) Adequate written notice of such denial, setting forth the specific reasons for such denial in a manner calculated to be understood by such participant or beneficiary; and
2. (2) A reasonable opportunity for a full and fair review of the decision denying such claim.

History

Nov. 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 866, Pub. L. 96-122, § 188

Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 3(d), 52 DCR 2638

Delegation of Authority

Delegation of authority under Law 4-123, see Mayor’s Order 83-245, October 14, 1983.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 15-354 substituted “In accordance with regulations issued by the Board, the Board shall” for “In accordance with regulations of the Council, the Mayor shall”.

Prior Codifications

1973 Ed., § 1-1848.

1981 Ed., § 1-748.