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) 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) A reasonable opportunity for a full and fair review of the decision denying such claim.
(Nov. 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 866, Pub. L. 96-122, § 188; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 3(d), 52 DCR 2638.)
1981 Ed., § 1-748.
1973 Ed., § 1-1848.
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”.
Delegation of authority under Law 4-123, see Mayor’s Order 83-245, October 14, 1983.
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