Leveling the Playing Field for Employees. Fill out the contact form or call us at (312) 269-0200 or (402) 951-9330 to schedule your consultation.ERISA claims are often very complex and difficult. Read our FAQ regarding ERISA and employee benefits plans. A retirement plan benefit claims lawyer near Chicago at our firm can answer your questions. Illinois requires all employers with employees in Illinois to send those employees a summary of group health insurance benefits. This program will focus on the range of legal developments in the health and welfare plan space as well as ERISA considerations applicable to health plans. These goals can lead to challenges for plan sponsors and plan fiduciaries alike. ERISA, as it's commonly known, protects workers from losing their benefits. The state contends in its FAQs that employers providing self-funded ERISA plans are subject to the provisions of the CCDA.