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  1. Obtaining EFAST2 Credentials

    How to obtain your EFAST2 filing signer credentials: The Department of Labor’s EFAST2 Form 5500 filing program The EFAST2 electronic filing requirements for Form 5500 require that you sign the Form 5500 electronically.  The Department of Labor (DO...
  2. Non-Discrimination Testing & Corrective Distributions

    The IRS requires that retirement plans perform annual non-discrimination tests to ensure that the benefits from a company’s 401(k) plan are widely shared. This is done to make sure that the retirement plan doesn’t disproportionately favor employees ...
  3. When do our employees become eligible to participate in the retirement plan?

    This information is provided in your Plan Documents.  If Sentinel provides these documents for you, you can obtain a copy of your Summary Plan Description (SPD) from the reporting section in your plan sponsor web account.  Access it by choosing "Sta...
  4. Online Contribution Center Instructions

    View our tutorial to learn more about submitting contribution files through our Plan Sponsor website. ...
  5. Contribution Center Template FAQs

    Why are hours and compensation needed on a per pay period basis? The compensation and hours information is important for recordkeeping purposes for vesting, distributions, compliance testing and determining eligibility. Current Hours: Current...
  6. Creating and Viewing Plan Reports and Forms

    Review our Sponsor Report Access Guide to learn how to access, create and view reports from your company's online retirement account. For additional information and guidance in regards to available reports, the below refer...
  7. Plan Sponsor Web Navigation Guide

    Review our Plan Sponsor Website Navigation Guide to learn how to get the most from your company's online retirement account. ...
  8. Mergers, Acquisitions & Other Company Transactions

    Sentinel can play a vital role in making sure your company’s merger, acquisition or divestiture activity doesn’t lead to unintended consequences for your retirement plan.  It’s important to let your Plan Consultant know as soon as possible when you’...
  9. Does each Qualified Beneficiary have independent election rights under COBRA?

    COBRA requires that “each” qualified beneficiary be entitled to elect COBRA coverage. If there is a choice among types of coverage under the plan, each qualified beneficiary is entitled to make a separate election among the different types at open e...
  10. What is the purpose of the Initial COBRA Notice?

    The statute requires the “group health plan” to provide notice. The definition of group health plan, however, does not identify any particular party. Most commentators have assumed that the plan administrator has the obligation to provide the initia...