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Welcome to EBSA’s Assistance webpage. We are here to provide you with quick
information about our programs and services, provide answers to your questions,
and assist you if you believe you have been inappropriately denied a retirement,
health, disability, or other ERISA employee benefit.

We also are here to provide you with information and answer your questions about
complying with the federal laws that cover private sector employee benefit
plans.

We can help answer questions on issues such as:

 * Lost or stolen pension or other retirement benefits
 * Denied health or disability benefits
 * COBRA
 * Mental health benefits
 * Plan administration and compliance

Check below for answers to your questions or tell us about it. You can reach us
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Starting on February 13, 2022, TTY and VRS toll-free numbers will no longer be
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   You can speak to an EBSA employee with expertise in ERISA and employee
   benefits. Please contact us by phone at 1-866-444-3272, or online to
   communicate directly with an EBSA Benefits Advisor. EBSA’s Benefits Advisors
   will review and discuss your issue with you. When appropriate, we can contact
   employee welfare benefit plans and attempt to address issues through
   voluntary compliance.
 * Am I eligible for COBRA?
 * If I lose my job can I enroll in my spouse's health plan immediately?
 * Can I enroll my adult child in my health plan?
 * How do I file a claim for my health benefits?
 * Where can I find information on the Affordable Care Act?
 * What do I do if my Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA) can no longer
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 * Can the Department of Labor assist me with my pension, 401(k), profit
   sharing, or other retirement issue, if my benefit is lost, stolen, or being
   denied by my plan?
   You can speak to an EBSA employee with expertise in ERISA and employee
   benefits. Please contact us by phone at 1-866-444-3272, or online to
   communicate directly with an EBSA Benefits Advisor. EBSA’s Benefits Advisors
   will review and discuss your issue with you. When appropriate, we can contact
   pension or other retirement plans and attempt to address issues through
   voluntary compliance.
 * I received a notice from the Social Security Administration that I may have a
   private retirement benefit. Can you help me?
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