N.J. Admin. Code § 17:7-21.2

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 17:7-21.2 - Claims procedure

(a) By the terms of the Program, the claimant (or other aggrieved person) shall not be entitled to take any legal action or otherwise seek to enforce a claim to benefits or rights under the Program until he or she has exhausted all claims and appeals procedures provided by the Program.

(b) In considering claims under the Program and/or any Plan thereunder, the Plan Administrator has full power and discretionary authority to construe and interpret the provisions of the Program or Plan.

(c) In accordance with this chapter, a claimant or aggrieved individual shall file a claim with the Director of the Division. The Director has full power and discretionary authority to construe and interpret the provisions of the ABP Retirement Plan and this chapter and to adjudicate claims thereunder. Decisions of the Director shall be rendered in accordance with N.J.A.C. 17:1-1.3.

N.J. Admin. Code § 17:7-21.2