90 7th St Cristina OBrien Acting The Division of Financial Investigations and the Division of Health Investigations formulate national enforcement policy, oversee major investigations, and provide technical assistance to EBSA field offices. These inquiries sometimes lead to enforcement actions. /*-->*/. How do I file a claim for my health benefits? We can help answer questions on issues such as: Check below for answers to your questions or tell us about it. This fact sheet has been developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration, Washington, DC, 20220. Tamara Mulhall Fax: 202-219-6531. information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. If I lose my job can I enroll in my spouse's health plan immediately? Lisa M. Gomez 200 Constitution Ave NW Lisa M. Gomez was sworn in as Assistant Secretary for Employee Benefits Security on October 11, 2022. .manual-search-block #edit-actions--2 {order:2;} Every complaint received will be pursued and, if determined to be valid, resolution will be sought through informal dispute resolution. Washington, DC 20210 It only requires that those who establish plans must meet certain minimum standards. Requests for guidance related to Part 7 of Title I of ERISA, those provisions related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, the Newborns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act, the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act the Mental Health Parity provisions and the COBRA continuation health coverage provisions included in ERISA, among other laws, are handled by EBSA's Office of Health Plan Standards and Compliance Assistance (OHPSCA). 200 Constitution Ave NW Mark Underwood The Division of Regulations is primarily engaged in implementing the agency's regulatory agenda under Title I of ERISA and coordinating regulatory activities with other Federal agencies. Yes; No; A plan may not impose an annual dollar limit on mental health/substance use disorder benefits that is lower than the annual dollar limit imposed on medical/surgical benefits. .vfcp_checklist .row .col-sm-3 p label { display: contents; } Norman Jackson - Acting Washington, DC 20210 The Division also conducts fiduciary compliance audits of the Thrift Savings Plan. .vfcp_checklist .row .col-sm-3 p label:before { height: 1rem; width: 1rem; margin: 5px; display: block; } ORI also plays a major role in EBSA's development, analysis and implementation of pension and other employee benefit plan policy issues by providing technical assistance and policy support to the Assistant Secretary, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Deputy Assistant Secretary, and other offices within EBSA (e.g., national and regional offices of enforcement, OCA, OED, OEA), on regulatory, legislative, enforcement, litigation, and other matters. p.usa-alert__text {margin-bottom:0!important;} In support of President Biden's Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government, EBSA targeted outreach to Black, Asian, Latino, and Native American people; seniors; women; individuals who identify as LGBTQ+; individuals with disabilities; veterans; youth (new entrants to the workforce); and small businesses.