Key Laws
Browse all key laws.
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Affordable Care Act (ACA)
This act adds many protections related to employment-based group health plans.
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Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA)
This act creates special enrollment opportunities for employees and dependents who are eligible for, but not enrolled in, a group health plan.
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Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
This act provides a way for workers and their families to temporarily maintain their employer-provided health insurance during situations such as job loss or a reduction in hours worked.
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Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
This act provides critical protections that have safeguarded workers retirement, health, and other job-based benefits.
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Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) of 2008
This act provides federal protections for certain types of health plans.
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No Surprises Act
This act protects patients from unexpected medical bills when they receive certain types of out-of–network care.
Regulatory Resources
Browse all rules and regulations.
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Code of Federal Regulations
Find interpretative bulletins, browse regulations, and learn about the Regulatory Procedure Notice No. 2025-01.
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Exemptions
Browse EXPRO authorizations, learn about class and individual exemptions, find exemption procedures, and read about the Entities Relying on PTE 84-14.
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Federal Register Materials
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Guidance
Find memos, bulletins, and releases related to retirement, heath, and other job-based benefit protections.
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Peer Review
Browse fiscal year reports and learn about regulations.
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Public Comments
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Regulations Open for Comment
Tell the Department what you think about a proposed rule.
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Regulatory Agenda
Browse the list of regulations EBSA plans to consider, propose, or review.
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Technical Appendices
Find supporting documentation for regulatory impact analyses and other calculations.
