Current through codified legislation effective October 30, 2024
Section 1-815.01 - Judicial review(a)In general. - A civil action may be brought: (1) By a participant or beneficiary to enforce or clarify rights to benefits from the Trust Fund or Federal Supplemental Fund under this chapter;(2) By the Trustee: (A) To enforce any claim arising (in whole or in part) under this chapter or the contract; or(B) To recover benefits improperly paid from the Trust Fund or Federal Supplemental Fund or to clarify a participant's or beneficiary's rights to benefits from the Trust Fund or Federal Supplemental Fund; and(3) By the Secretary to enforce any provision of this chapter or the contract.(b)Treatment of Trust Fund. - The Trust Fund may sue and be sued as an entity.(c)Exclusive remedy. - This subchapter shall be the exclusive means for bringing actions against the Trust Fund, the Trustee, or the Secretary under this chapter.Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 728, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11071.