title: Plan amendments--vesting of welfare benefits--settlor intent--ability to terminate health benefits for those on long-term disability.
abstract: Halbach v. Great-West Life & Annuity Ins. Co., 561 F3d 872 (8th Cir. Mo. 2009): Because the vesting of benefits is subject to contractual arrangement under an employee benefit plan, summary judgment was improper where a genuine issue of material fact remained as to the settlor's intent to vest benefits.
mesh_terms: D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D019461:Employee Retirement Income Security Act / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D007342:Insurance Benefits; D008134:Long-Term Care; D008923:Missouri; D012946:Social Welfare; D014481:United States