Basic Plan SPD >> Your Disclosures to the Fund

Everyone who is entitled to claim benefits from the Plan must furnish to the Fund all necessary information in writing as may be reasonably requested for the purpose of establishing, maintaining and administering the Plan. Failure to comply with such requests promptly and in good faith will be sufficient grounds for delaying or denying payment of benefits. The Board will be the sole judge of the standard of proof required in any case, and may periodically adopt such formulas, methods and procedures as the Board considers advisable.

The information you give to the Fund, including statements concerning your age and marital status, affects the determination of your benefits. If any of the information you provide is false, you may be required to indemnify and repay the Fund for any losses or damages caused by your false statements. In addition, if a claim has been submitted for payment or paid by the Fund as a result of false statements, the Fund may seek reimbursement and may elect to pursue the matter by pressing criminal charges. Knowingly claiming benefits for someone who is not eligible is considered fraud and could subject you to criminal prosecution.