Filing Severance Plan Claims
If you question the amount of your benefit under the Severance Plan, your eligibility for a benefit under the Severance Plan, or any other aspect of the operation of the Severance Plan, you must file a written application with the DallasNews Corporation Benefits Administrative Committee (the “Committee”) or such
other person designated by the Committee from time to time for such purpose. Such claim must be filed before the execution of a release.
You will be notified of the acceptance or denial of your claim for a benefit within 90 days from the date the Committee or such other designated person receives your election. In some cases, your request may take more time to review and an additional processing period of up to an additional 90 days may be required. If this happens, you will be notified.
If your claim is denied in whole or in part, you will be notified in writing of the reason for the denial and the specific references to the Severance Plan provisions on which the denial is based. This notice also will explain what additional information is needed to perfect the claim and an explanation of why the information is necessary, together with an explanation of the Severance Plan’s review procedure.
If you are not notified within 90 days from the date you notify the Committee, you may request a review of your application as if your claim had been denied.