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Can the Retiree Health Benefits Provided By Your Employer Be Cut?
(Separate Website)
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Common Pension Problems Pension Information, Counseling and Assistance Program of the Southwest (PICAPS)
By: Texas Legal Services Center
Employment Benefit Rights
Federal Law provides some protection from loss of benefits connected with employment when your job is terminated.
By: Legal Aid of Northwest Texas (Waxahachie Office)
Frequently Asked Questions for Reservists Being Called to Active Duty
(Separate Website)
I am being called to active duty and have questions about my employer provided pension and health benefits. Where can I get more information about my benefits?
By: U.S. Department of Labor
How to File a Claim for Your Benefits
(Separate Website)
Explains to how to file a claim for your employee or retirement benefits and what to do if your claim is denied.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Job Loss-Information Workers Need to Know to Protect their Health Coverage
(Separate Website)
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Life Changes Require Health Choices
(Separate Website)
What changes do you need to make to your health benefit plan if you get married or have a child? How would your health care benefits or your children's benefits change if your spouse dies, or you get separated or divorced?
By: U.S. Department of Labor
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Pension and Health Care Coverage Q&As for Dislocated Workers
(Separate Website)
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Protect Your Pension: A Quick Reference Guide
(Separate Website)
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Protecting Pension and Health Care Benefits after Job Loss
(Separate Website)
By: u.S. Department of Labor
Top 10 Ways to Make Your Health Benefits Work for You
(Separate Website)
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