Question: What is Employee Benefits and Security Administration?

Answer: The Employee Benefits and Security Administration (EBSA) protects the integrity of pensions, health plans, and other employee benefits for more than 150 million people. Our agency mission 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
• Deter and correct violations of the relevant statutes