Following are some organizations and agencies that offer valuable information, guidance & services through their web sites (sites will open in a new browser window).

AHIP is the national association representing nearly 1,300 member companies providing health insurance coverage to more than 200 million Americans.

BenefitNews.com, from Employee Benefit News magazine, provides information on group insurance plans, health care, life, disability, supplemental, dental, vision, retirement plans, voluntary work-life benefits, HR technology and benefits jobs. Information for HR and Benefit Directors and other Employee Benefit Plan Sponsors and Advisors.

Medicare.gov is a consumer beneficiary website that provides access to information about Medicare, Medicare health plans, contact information and publications, as well as information about health care fraud and abuse and nursing homes.

The U.S. Department of Labor is charged with preparing the American workforce for new and better jobs. DOL is responsible for the administration and enforcement of over 180 federal statutes.