Generally, the answer is no. However, a government agency may have its own internal rules for appealing and its own time limits for both appealing and filing a lawsuit. Also, in some cases there may be laws or regulations which affect your claim. If you have a claim against a federal, state or local agency, you should speak to an experienced disability attorney who is also experienced in handling the federal, state or local agency claim.
Does ERISA apply if I work for a government (federal, state, or local) agency?
