§ 1-815.01. Judicial review.

Current through October 23, 2012

(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.

                
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(Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 728, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11071.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 1-768.1.