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The Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration (PWBA) plays a crucial role in the oversight of pension, health, and other employee benefits in the private sector, directly impacting the financial health and compliance responsibilities of numerous industries. Understanding and monitoring their activities are vital for certain professional groups.

Why Monitoring PWBA Matters

The PWBA, as part of the Department of Labor, administers and enforces critical legislation like the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the Federal Employees' Retirement System Act of 1986 (FERSA). This oversight affects over 150 million people involved in ERISA-covered plans and protects one of the U.S. economy's most significant investment resources—pension funds.

Why This Matters:

Regulatory Compliance: Legal teams and HR departments need to keep up with compliance requirements to avoid penalties and ensure that benefits plans meet federal standards.
Funding Opportunities: Financial advisors and investment managers look to seize funding possibilities that align with new legislative changes or trends within pension fund investments.
Open Comment Participation: Stakeholders in sectors like insurance, due to changes in regulations concerning benefit plans, actively respond during open comment periods to influence policy outcomes.
Strategic Planning: Corporate executives and strategists within large corporations require an understanding of these regulations to plan for industry shifts.

Recent Trends & Regulatory Impacts

Monitoring Federal Register updates for the PWBA enables you to be ahead of regulatory trends that can impact numerous sectors such as healthcare, finance, insurance, and more. For instance, recent policies geared towards increasing transparency in retirement plan fees directly influence fiduciary obligations and actuarial considerations.

Healthcare Providers: Need insights on how changes affect employee health benefits, thus aiding compliance and strategic benefits management.
Insurance Companies: Monitor shifts in pension plan implementations to adjust policy offerings and ensure alignment with federal compliance standards.

The Role of Technology in Monitoring

In an era where timeliness and precision are paramount, AI-powered monitoring services, like FedMonitor, are indispensable. Our specialized service ensures:

Relevant Updates: Filters essential updates regarding rules and notices, helping you effortlessly understand their relevance.
Real-Time Alerts: Notifications delivered via email, SMS, and integrations with tools like Slack or Microsoft Teams, so your team stays informed wherever they are instantly.
Customizable Interface: Focuses on what matters most to your specific industry needs, ensuring strategic alignment with federal compliance mandates.

For more detailed guidance and support, or to start navigating the complexities of PWBA, visit our FAQ or reach out via contact.

Agency Details

Status: Superseded
The Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration was superseded by the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) in 2003. This reorganization was part of the Department of Labor's effort to enhance its oversight and regulation of the employee benefits landscape, continuing to administer the same core responsibilities under a new structure.
Acronym: PWBA

Latest Documents

Title	Type	Published
Labor Department > PWBA Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2008-06; Grant of Individual Exemptions involving D-11369, The Swedish Health Services Pension Plan; D-11434, Credit Suisse (CS) and Its Current and Future Affiliates; and D-11446, Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption (PTE) 93-31, PTE 97-34, PTE 2002-41, PTE 2007-05, involving Bank of America, N.A., the Successor of NationsBank Corporation This document contains an exemption issued by the Department of Labor (the Department) from certain of the prohibited transaction restrictions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (the Act) and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (...	Notice	May 13, 2008
Labor Department > PWBA Final Rule Relating to Notice of Blackout Periods to Participants and Beneficiaries This document contains a final rule under new section 101(i) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (the Act or ERISA). Section 101(i) of ERISA, which was enacted into law on July 30, 2002 as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (th...	Rule	Jan 24, 2003
Labor Department > PWBA Civil Penalties Under ERISA Section 502(c)(7) and Conforming Technical Changes on Civil Penalties Under ERISA Sections 502(c)(2), 502(c)(5) and 502(c)(6) This document contains final rules that implement the civil penalty provision in section 502(c)(7) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (the Act or ERISA) adopted as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOA). The final rules esta...	Rule	Jan 24, 2003
Labor Department > PWBA Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment; Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 2002-12, Cross-Trades of Securities by Index and Model Funds The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and contin...	Notice	Jan 23, 2003
Labor Department > PWBA Proposed Exemptions; John Hancock Life Insurance Company This document contains notices of pendency before the Department of Labor (the Department) of proposed exemptions from certain of the prohibited transaction restrictions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (the Act) and/or the Inte...	Notice	Jan 22, 2003
Labor Department > PWBA Final Rule Relating to Adjustment of Civil Monetary Penalties This document contains a final rule that adjusts the civil monetary penalties under title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA), pursuant to the requirements of the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment A...	Rule	Jan 22, 2003
Labor Department > PWBA Notice of Proposed Individual Exemption Involving the Northwest Airlines Pension Plan for Salaried Employees, the Northwest Airlines Pension Plan for Pilot Employees, and the Northwest Airlines Pension Plan for Contract Employees (Collectively, the Plans) Located in Eagan, MN This document contains a notice of pendency before the Department of Labor (the Department) of a proposed exemption from certain prohibited transaction restrictions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA or the Act) and from ce...	Notice	Jan 17, 2003
Labor Department > PWBA Fiduciary Responsibility Under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974; Automatic Rollovers Section 657(c) of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 directs the Department of Labor (Department) to develop, through regulations, safe harbors relating to the automatic rollovers of certain mandatory tax-qualified plan dis...	Proposed Rule	Jan 07, 2003
Labor Department > PWBA Proposed Exemptions; Deutsche Bank AG (Duetsche Bank) This document contains notices of pendency before the Department of Labor (the Department) of proposed exemptions from certain of the prohibited transaction restrictions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (the Act) and/or the Inte...	Notice	Dec 30, 2002
Labor Department > PWBA Grant of Individual Exemptions; Fidelity Management Trust Company and Its Affiliates (Collectively Fidelity) This document contains exemptions issued by the Department of Labor (the Department) from certain of the prohibited transaction restrictions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (the Act) and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (th...	Notice	Dec 30, 2002
Labor Department > PWBA Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Definition of “Plan Assets”-Participant Contributions The Department of Labor (the Department), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of informa...	Notice	Dec 24, 2002
Labor Department > PWBA Publication of Year 2002 Form M-1 This document announces the availability of the Year 2002 Form M-1, Annual Report for Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements and Certain Entities Claiming Exception. A copy of this new form is attached.	Notice	Dec 13, 2002
Labor Department > PWBA Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 97-11 (PTE 97-11) for the Receipt of Certain Investment Services by Individuals for Whose Benefit Individual Retirement Accounts or Retirement Plans for Self-Employed Individuals Have Been Established or Maintained This document amends PTE 97-11, a class exemption that permits the receipt of services at reduced or no cost by an individual for whose benefit an individual retirement account (IRA) \1\ or, if self- employed, a Keogh Plan, is established or maintain...	Notice	Dec 12, 2002
Labor Department > PWBA Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment; ERISA Summary Annual Report The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and contin...	Notice	Dec 11, 2002
Labor Department > PWBA Grant of Individual Exemptions; Bank of America (BofA) This document contains exemptions issued by the Department of Labor (the Department) from certain of the prohibited transaction restrictions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (the Act) and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (th...	Notice	Dec 04, 2002
Labor Department > PWBA Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment; ERISA Procedure 76-1 “ Advisory Opinion Procedure The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and contin...	Notice	Dec 02, 2002
Labor Department > PWBA Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment; National Medical Support Notice-Part B The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and contin...	Notice	Dec 02, 2002
Labor Department > PWBA Class Exemption to Permit Certain Transactions Identified in the Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program This document contains a final exemption from certain prohibited transaction restrictions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the Code). The exemption was proposed in conjunction with the Department's Voluntary Fiduciary Correction (VFC) Program, t...	Notice	Nov 25, 2002
Labor Department > PWBA Grant of Individual Exemptions; Twin City Iron Workers Apprenticeship and Training Fund (the Trust Fund) This document contains exemptions issued by the Department of Labor (the Department) from certain of the prohibited transaction restrictions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (the Act) and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (th...	Notice	Nov 18, 2002
Labor Department > PWBA Proposed Exemptions; A Northern Trust Company and Affiliates This document contains notices of pendency before the Department of Labor (the Department) of proposed exemptions from certain of the prohibited transaction restrictions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (the Act) and/or the Inte...	Notice	Nov 18, 2002

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