We just changed TPA's and were reviewing the plan document.

We are a self-funded plan, with a 12/15 spec.

We have a 2 month filling deadline after the end of the year. Our new TPA is telling us that we need to change our filing deadline to 1 year from date of service.

I question them asking why. They said it was a ERISA regulation. I searched all over and cannot find anything that states this.

I then asked where in the regs. does it state this. They are now saying if I don't change the filing deadline, we are asking for a lawsuit if we don't change.

Can anyone tell me if there is a ERISA regulation?

Also any input as to why we should extend the filing dealine would be appreciated.