Health Insurance Plans and Health Benefits
(Separate Website)
This web site contains information and fact sheets about (1) your rights to health care when you change jobs, (2) the health care rights of women, mothers and newborns, (3) mental health benefits rights, (4) rights to know what your health care plan contains, (5) how your health plan benefits are affected by your employers' bankruptcy and much more. Some of the information is in PDF format.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Partnership for Prescriptions
(Separate Website)
This site provides access to pharmaceutical companies that have vowed no one should have to do without their prescriptions. Discounts and possibly of no charge is available when the application is filled out.
By: Partnership for Prescriptions
Getting Married: What You Need From Your Insurance Now
(Separate Website)
This web site outlines important things to keep in mind about insurance coverage for you and your spouse.
By: National Health Law Project
Retirement Plans, Benefits & Savings Information
(Separate Website)
A pension plan is an employee benefit plan established or maintained by an employer or by an employee organization (such as a union), or both, that provides retirement income or defers income until termination of covered employment or beyond. This web site contains: (1) Consumer Information on Pension Plans, (2) Types of Retirement Plans, (3) Compliance with federal law, such as the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), (4) Employer Responsibilities, (5) Pension Plan Participant Rights, (6) Rights to Plan Information, (7) Retirement Savings, and (8) Small Business Pension Plan Options and much more.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Alaska Comprehensive Health Insurance Association
(Separate Website)
The Alaska Comprehensive Health Insurance Association (ACHIA) is a nonprofit organization created by state statute to provide health insurance to Alaska residents who are denied health insurance in the private market because of medical condition. It is also the coverage for persons who are eligible under the Federal Portability Act or under the Health Coverage Tax Credit federal program.
By: State of Alaska
Frequently Asked Questions for Reservists Being Called to Active Duty
(Separate Website)
This page has some very good information and resource links for military reservist families facing activation. It deals with insurance coverage through an employer and what can and may happen when called to active duty.
By: US Dept. of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Admin.
Mine Safety and Health
(Separate Website)
This page is a brief summary of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act). It says who is covered, the basic provisions/requirements, and Employee Rights. MSHA develops safety and health training programs in cooperation with industry and labor.
By: U.S. Dept. of Labor, Office of Compliance Assistance Policy
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
(Separate Website)
This site discusses who is covered, basic provisions/requirements, employee rights, assistance, penalties/sanctions, and the relation to State, Local, and other Federal Laws.
By: Dept. of Labor, Office of Compliance Policy
What About My Privacy?
(Separate Website)
Do you know what information is included in your medical record? Do you know who has access to it? Your medical record contains personal and family history, information about your lifestyle, such as if you smoke or drink. What does the law say about who has access to that information and when must any of it be reported to the government or others?
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
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