Research Guides: Employee Benefit Resources: Government Websites

Pension & Disability Benefits - Finding Overview

U.S. Department of Labor
According to their website, the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is committed to proactive government enforcement with compliance assistance and works diligently to provide quality assistance to plan participants and beneficiaries.
IRS - Tax Information for the Retirement Plans Community
Check out this webpage for IRS Newsletters, Guidance, FAQS and much more!
Social Security Administration
Want to know more about Social Security Retirement, Disability, Death, SSI (Supplemental Security Income) or Medicare Benefits? This is the website!
California Employment Development Department (EDD)
Check this website for information regarding the State of California's Unemployment Insurance (UI) and State Disability Insurance (SDI) benefit programs.
U.S. Department of Labor - Office of Disability Employment Policy
Award-winning federal government website that provides an interactive, community-driven information network of disability-related programs, services, laws and benefits.
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Information
Check this webpage for basic information regarding the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC)
The PBGC is a federal agency created by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to protect pension benefits in private-sector traditional pension plans known as defined benefit plans.
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation - Introduction to Multiemployer (Taft-Hartley) Plans
Check this webpage for general information about multiemployer or "Taft-Hartley plans."

Federal Pension Laws & Regulations - Finding Overview

Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA)
Check out this webpage for extensive information regarding the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
Regulations.gov
Check this website for U.S. government regulations from nearly 300 Federal agencies.

Health Benefits - Finding Overview

Medicare.gov
The official U.S. Government website for Medicare.
California's Paid Family Leave Program
Check out this website for basic information about California's Paid Family Leave Program.
California Employment Development Department (EDD)
Check this website for information regarding the State of California's Unemployment Insurance (UI) and State Disability Insurance (SDI) benefit programs.

Federal Health Laws & Regulations - Finding Overview

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules
Check out this government website for information regarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Family and Medical Leave Act
Check this webpage for general information regarding the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Regulations.gov
Check this website for U.S. government regulations from nearly 300 Federal agencies.

Other Useful Websites

IRS Forms and Publications
The official website for IRS tax forms and publications.

U.S. Census Bureau This link opens in a new window
The leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy. Getting Started
Bureau of Labor Statistics This link opens in a new window
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. Reports and other products provided cover a broad range of topics including the U.S. labor market, economy, and society.