EBSA
Government & Politics abbreviation · US Federal Agency
| Stands for | Employee Benefits Security Administration |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
EBSA stands for Employee Benefits Security Administration, a US federal agency abbreviation.
Enforces ERISA's rules for private-sector retirement plans, health plans and other employee benefits on behalf of the Labor Department, investigating plan mismanagement and helping participants recover benefits. It is headed by an Assistant Secretary of Labor.
Example: EBSA investigators found that the employer had withheld 401(k) contributions without depositing them.
Usage notes
Known until 2003 as the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, EBSA shares ERISA responsibilities with the IRS and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. Plan participants can contact its benefits advisors for help with denied claims, missing pensions or COBRA continuation coverage problems.
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