IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT THE
WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, LLC EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN
On September 10, 2024, a settlement was reached by the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) with Charles Hatfield and the Williamson Memorial Hospital LLC Employee Benefit Plan (the “Plan”). As part of the settlement, Examination Resources, LLC was appointed as the independent fiduciary (“Fiduciary”) by the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia (the “Court”) to resolve unpaid claims in accordance with the Consent Judgement in the case (available for download HERE and below) and ERISA.
What does it mean for beneficiaries of the Plan and medical providers of services to the Plan?
The Fiduciary was appointed by the Court to resolve legitimate claims presented to the Plan during the tenure of Charles Hatfield as CEO of Williamson Memorial Hospital, LLC, which covers the from July 1, 2018, and October 24, 2019 (“Hatfield Tenure”). The claims presented during the Hatfield Tenure are referred to throughout this website as the “Unpaid Claims.” The Fiduciary will use all reasonable efforts to identify all Unpaid Claims and subject to a potential adjustment based upon the amount of funds available for payment.
How is the Fiduciary identifying unpaid claims of beneficiaries and medical providers of services?
The Fiduciary is collecting information about unpaid claims from the former administrator. In addition, the Fiduciary will send a proof of claim document (“POC”) to beneficiaries and medical providers who received or provided services under the Plan where it appears that a legitimate claim was presented to the Plan during the Hatfield Tenure but the records are insufficient. The POC is available for download at this LINK and at the link at the bottom of the page.
What should I do?
Frequently Asked Questions for Beneficiaries
RESPONSE: The Fiduciary was appointed by the Court to resolve legitimate claims presented to the Plan during the tenure of Charles Hatfield as CEO of Williamson Memorial Hospital, LLC, which covers the from September 1, 2018, and September 30, 2019 (“Hatfield Tenure”). The claims presented during the Hatfield Tenure are referred to throughout this website as the “Unpaid Claims”.
RESPONSE: Yes, the Fiduciary will use all reasonable efforts to identify all Unpaid Claims and subject to a potential adjustment based upon the amount of funds available for payment.
RESPONSE: In most cases, the Fiduciary will contact you. The Fiduciary intends to work with the previous Plan manager and administrator to identify claims and the associated providers. The Fiduciary will outreach to all providers identified in the records whose claims were adjudicated or presented for adjudication within the time described in FAQ 1.
RESPONSE: You should file a proof of claim if you receive a Proof of Claim form from the Fiduciary. Instructions for filing the Proof of Claim will be sent along with the Proof of Claim form.
RESPONSE: Yes, if you paid an Unpaid Claim and were not previously reimbursed.
NOTE: Any payments for Unpaid Claims will be net of associated cost share, if any.
RESPONSE: The Fiduciary intends to make payments on or before September 17, 2025, from the total amount of funds available to the Fiduciary for the purpose of paying Unpaid Claims.
RESPONSE: Yes, the Fiduciary intends to update the website it established for this matter when there are material developments or changes to any important information such as deadlines.
RESPONSE: You may email garlandscott@examresources.net with any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions for Medical Providers
RESPONSE: The Fiduciary was appointed by the Court to resolve legitimate claims presented to the Plan during the tenure of Charles Hatfield as CEO of Williamson Memorial Hospital, LLC, which covers the from September 1, 2018, and September 30, 2019 (“Hatfield Tenure”). The claims presented during the Hatfield Tenure are referred to throughout this website as the “Unpaid Claims”.
RESPONSE: Yes, the Fiduciary will use all reasonable efforts to identify all Unpaid Claims and subject to a potential adjustment based upon the amount of funds available for payment.
RESPONSE: In most cases, the Fiduciary will contact you. The Fiduciary intends to work with the previous Plan manager and administrator to identify claims and the associated providers. The Fiduciary will reach out to all providers identified in the records whose claims were adjudicated or presented for adjudication within the time period described in FAQ 1.
RESPONSE: You should file a proof of claim if you receive a Proof of Claim form from the Fiduciary. Instructions for filing the Proof of Claim will be sent along with the Proof of Claim form.
RESPONSE: No. As part of payment of the unpaid claim, the Fiduciary will require the provider to execute a general release, which can be reviewed at this LINK.
NOTE: The Proof of Claim must be postmarked or sent by secure electronic means no later than MARCH 31, 2025. Submission instructions are available at this LINK.
RESPONSE: The Fiduciary intends to make payments on or before September 17, 2025, from the total amount of funds available to the Fiduciary for the purpose of paying Unpaid Claims.
RESPONSE: Yes, the Fiduciary intends to update the website it established for this matter when there are material developments or changes to any important information such as deadlines.
RESPONSE: You may email garlandscott@examresources.net with any questions.
Proof Of Claim Submission
In the submission form below, please provide the submitter’s name and email address, the name of the employer health plan, any additional information or message, then attach a copy of the completed Proof Of Claim form and click SEND to submit. You will receive a confirmation email.