§ 114-75. Applications and notices; claims procedure.

A.

Any application for benefits, beneficiary designation or similar election or designation shall be made on forms acceptable to or prescribed by the board.

B.

The board shall furnish written notice of the disposition of a claim within 60 days after it is acted upon at a regular meeting of the board of trustees. If a claim is denied, the reasons for such denial shall be set forth, in writing, including the provisions of this article upon which such denial is based. If appropriate, the trustees shall provide an explanation of how any disputed claim may be perfected.

C.

An employee, member, or other person who has been denied a benefit shall be entitled, upon request to the trustees, to appeal the denial. Such appeal, together with a written statement of the claimant's position, shall be filed with the trustees no later than 90 days after receipt of the trustee's initial disposition of such claim. Unless impracticable or delayed at the request of the claimant, the claimant's hearing shall be at the next regular meeting of the board. Any decision following such hearing shall be made by the trustees within 60 days following such hearing and shall be communicated, in writing, to the claimant, unless a delay is reasonably required.

(M.C.S., Ord. No. 26460, § 2, 6-18-15)