25
JAN
2023

What does it mean to defer a claim?

An option to file a claim, but to put on hold and not be processed at that time.
25
JAN
2023

How do I defer a claim?

Claims can be deferred by written notification of the claimant’s name and Social Security number and an expression of the claimant’s intent to defer the claim. Trust Online users can also defer individual claims by clicking the Defer button on the claim’s general page.
25
JAN
2023

Is there a deadline when I must activate the deferred claim?

The Trust currently allows claims to be deferred for a period not to exceed three years without affecting the status of the claim for statute of limitations purposes, in which case the claimant shall also retain his or her original place in the FIFO Processing Queue.
25
JAN
2023

How do I activate a previously deferred claim?

You must notify the Trust in writing that you no longer want the claim deferred and forward any supporting documentation for the claim. The claim will be processed based on the initial date of receipt according to the Asbestos Personal Injury Settlement Trust Distribution...