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1. IRS Plan Document Restatement for Cycle 3 New

   Created on: 04/22/2021 in Retirement Plan Administration Plan Compliance
   Every six years, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") requires that all pre-approved qualified retirement plans be restated to incorporate legislative changes since the last restatement period in order to maintain their tax qualified stat...

2. Electing Plan Changes for the American Rescue Plan Act

   Created on: 04/27/2021 in Reimbursement Accounts COVID-19 Resources
   If you would like to make plan changes in relation to the American Rescue Plan Act, please click here to notify Sentinel of your election.  Once your submission is received and the details are confirmed, Sentinel will make the appropriate up...

3. American Rescue Plan Act

   Created on: 04/09/2021 in COBRA Legislative Updates
   Important: To opt into the provisions described below, please complete the   American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) COBRA Questions and Options form by April 30, 2021. General Information about the American Rescue Plan Act The American Re...

4. PPE Now FSA/HSA Eligible

   Created on: 03/30/2021 in Reimbursement Accounts COVID-19 Resources
   On Friday, March 26, 2021, the IRS released  Announcement 2021-7 , which states that amounts paid for personal protective equipment (PPE) used for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of COVID-19 now qualify for medical care under &sec...

5. American Rescue Plan Act - UPDATED

   Created on: 03/30/2021 in Reimbursement Accounts COVID-19 Resources
   The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“American Rescue Plan” or “ARPA”) was approved by the House and Senate, and President Biden signed this bill into law on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The American Rescue Plan is the latest C...

6. 5500 Requirements for Retirement Plans

   Created on: 03/16/2021 in Retirement Plan Administration EFAST2 Credentials & Electronic 5500 Filing
   Every Plan Sponsor of a retirement benefit plan is generally required to file an annual Form 5500 with the U.S. Department of Labor (the “DOL”). The annual report collects basic information about the plan and the sponsor, including the p...

7. How soon after a change is requested online is it reflected in a participant's account?

   Created on: 03/09/2021 in Retirement Plan Administration Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Other General Questions
   When an online transaction is requested on a participant's account, whether via the participant website, plan sponsor website, or through our Service Center, often you will see it in "pending" status for a period of time. This status w...

8. Electing Plan Changes for Consolidated Appropriations Act

   Created on: 01/08/2021 in Reimbursement Accounts COVID-19 Resources
   If you would like to make any plan changes in relation to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, please click here to notify Sentinel of your elections.  Once your submission is received and the details are confirmed, Sentinel will make the ap...

9. Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021

   Created on: 12/24/2020 in Reimbursement Accounts COVID-19 Resources
   On Monday, December 21, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 . Included in the volume of text were several items related to Flexible Spending Account (FSA) relief. Here is an overview of the key FSA provisions: Full FSA...

10. Sample Board Resolution

    Created on: 11/04/2020 in Retirement Plan Administration Plan Compliance
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