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Frequently Asked Questions
- May I still submit a claim form?
No. The Court set a deadline of November 20, 2009 for claim form submissions.
- When will I be able to use my claimed benefit?
Benefits for current members will be available within three months of the Effective
Date.
Benefits for Former Members will be available within six months of the Effective
Date.
The Effective Date is not yet known because appeals have been filed. The settlement
will not become effective and the benefits requested on your claim form will not
be distributed until those appeals have been resolved. The appeals may take several
months to resolve.
- By when must I use the benefit I selected?
You must use your benefit within 2 years of the Effective Date.
- When will RCI implement the other changes required by the settlement?
RCI must begin implementing the programmatic changes required by the settlement
within six months of the Effective Date. All programmatic changes must be implemented
within one year of the Effective Date.
The Effective Date is not yet known because appeals have been filed. The settlement
will not become effective and the benefits requested on your claim form will not
be distributed until the appeals have been resolved. The appeals may take several
months to resolve.
- What do I do if my claim is denied and I disagree with that decision?
Write counsel and tell them why you disagree with the decision, giving all relevant
information explaining why you believe your claim was wrongfully denied. Upon receipt
of your letter, Plaintiff's counsel will contact RCI on your behalf. This information
should be mailed to local counsel for the plaintiffs at:
David C. Berman
A Professional Corporation
PO Box 111
Morristown NJ 07963-0111
A copy of your letter should be sent to RCI’s counsel at:
David Sager, Esq.
Day Pitney LLP
PO Box 1945
Morristown NJ 07962-1945
Because of the need to keep a precise record, requests via telephone will not be
accepted. It may take up to 60 days to reply after we receive your letter.
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