The plan year for all but one of Stanford's plans is January 1 through December 31. The plan year for the Business Travel Accident benefit is September 1 through August 31. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 - is a federal law that sets standards and defines procedures for employee benefit plans. These plans were adopted to help you and your family meet security and benefits needs. Among those rights is the right to an accurate summary of your benefits.
Booklets provide that summary.
You may obtain more information about any of the plans. Obtain copies of all Plan documents and other Plan information upon written request to the Plan Administrator of the Department of Risk Management. A reasonable charge may be made for the copies. Receive a summary of the Plan's annual financial report. The Plan Administrator is required by law to furnish each participant with a copy of the summary annual report.