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Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor - PWBA Organization URL(s) www.dol.gov/ebsa Other Contact Information 200 Constitution Ave., N.W. Room N-5619 Washington, DC 20210 202-219-8776 (Voice) Description The Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration (PWBA) protects the integrity of pensions, health plans, and other employee benefits. The mission of this agency is to: assist workers in getting the information they need to protect their benefit rights; assist plan officials to understand the requirements of the relevant statutes in order to meet their legal responsibilities; develop policies and laws that encourage the growth of employment-based benefits; and deter and correct violations of the relevant statutes. Online Resources Can the Retiree Health Benefits Provided By Your Employer Be Cut? http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/publications/retiree_health_benefits.html Consumer Information on Health Plans http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/consumer_info_health.html How to File a Claim for Your Benefits http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/publications/how_to_file_claim.html Pension and Health Care Coverage... Questions and Answers for Dislocated Workers http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/publications/dislocated_workers_brochure.html Protect Your Pension: A Quick Reference Guide http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/publications/protect_your_pension.html Top 10 Ways to Make Your Health Benefits Work for You http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/publications/10working4you.html What You Should Know About Your Pension Rights http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/publications/wyskapr.html Related Topics Employee Health Health Insurance Retirement Welfare Review Date Wed Sep 15, 2004

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