What is required to invoke 502(c)(1)(h)?

What is required to invoke 502(c)(1)(h)?

• A. Written request
• B. Court order
• C. Public posting
• D. Verbal request

Answer: (A)

Penalties under this ERISA provision are triggered by a written demand for plan documents. A written request must be sent to the plan administrator, and once that written demand is made, the administrator has a set period to respond (typically 30 days). If the administrator fails to provide the requested documents after the written demand, penalties can be imposed. A court order is not needed to start this process—the written request itself initiates the potential penalties. Public posting or a verbal request do not satisfy the requirement.

Penalties under this ERISA provision are triggered by a written demand for plan documents. A written request must be sent to the plan administrator, and once that written demand is made, the administrator has a set period to respond (typically 30 days). If the administrator fails to provide the requested documents after the written demand, penalties can be imposed. A court order is not needed to start this process—the written request itself initiates the potential penalties. Public posting or a verbal request do not satisfy the requirement.