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Bank / savings & loan

Federal Deposit Insurance Commission
In its unique role as deposit insurer of banks and savings associations, and in cooperation with the other federal and state regulatory agencies, the FDIC promotes the safety and soundness of insured depository institutions and the U.S. financial system by identifying, monitoring, and addressing risks to the deposit insurance funds.

National Credit Union Administration
The NCUA is an independent federal agency that supervises and insures 7,152 federal credit unions and insures 4,240 state-chartered credit unions. It is entirely funded by credit unions and receives no tax dollars.

Office of Thrift Supervision
The OTS is the primary regulator of all federal and many state-chartered thrift institutions.

Unemployment

Employment and Training Adminstration
How unemployment compensation works and how to apply to your local program office.

Flood and other disaster mitigation

Federal Emergency Management Agency
Frequently asked questions about disaster mitigation programs such as the National Flood Insurance Program.

Crop and agricultural risk management

Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
Federal crop insurance protects farmers or ranchers from unexpected production losses from natural causes. It does not cover losses resulting from neglect, poor farming practices, theft, or low prices.

Home, property, casualty

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Insurance Life, retirement, death and disability Social Security Administration Social Security Online provides forms and information on retirement, survivors' benefits, disability benefits, and SSI. For specific topics, search their website. The SSA website has some publications en espa�ol. Benefits available to veterans of U.S. military service including retirement, disability compensation and life insurance. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation The PBGC encourages the growth of defined benefit plans, provides timely and uninterrupted payment of benefits, and maintains pension insurance premiums at the lowest level necessary to carry out the Corporation's obligations. Also, contact your state government for local insurance regulation. Health Health Care Financing Administration The HCFA provides links to Medicaid information Medicare information and the Frequently Asked Questions about HCFA. Also, contact your state government for local insurance regulation.

Also, check out the list of government information products on
Insurance
available from the U.S. G.P.O.

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Last updated: October 14, 1998

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