Number: RS20315
Title: ERISA Regulation of Health Plans: Fact Sheet
Authors: Hinda Chaikind, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA, P.L. 93-406) places the regulation of private sector employee benefit plans (including health benefits) primarily under federal jurisdiction for about 177 million people. While ERISA does not require an employer to offer health benefits, it does mandate compliance if such benefits are offered.
Pages: 2
Date: October 3, 2007