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A government plan is a type of employee benefit plan that is established and maintained by the federal government, state or local governments, or their agencies or instrumentalities for their employees. It can include a variety of plans such as pension plans, profit-sharing plans, and welfare plans.
These examples illustrate how a government plan can take different forms and provide various benefits to employees. For instance, a 401(k) plan allows employees to save for retirement with the help of their employer's contributions, while a 403(b) plan is designed for employees of certain organizations. A governmental plan is established by the government for its employees and can include different types of plans.