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That is not how our TPA is interpreting that...

Yes, I see your point. I misspoke

No, because that would be discriminatory. Why would he want to prevent active EEs from taking advantage of it if they are qualified individuals? If the plan does not adopt the plan for CARES then they will be subject to the 10% premature distribution penalty.

The rules are pretty clear. I don't think that qualifies as a Coronavirus loan. Maybe they could take an in-service if the plan allows or a regular plan loan. You are considered a “Qualified Individual” (and eligible for the CARES-related options) if you meet one of the following criteria: You have been diagnosed with a coronavirus illness by a CDC recognized test. You have a spouse or dependent diagnosed with a coronavirus illness. You experience adverse financial consequences as a result of a quarantine, furlough, lay-off, reduction in work hours, business closure as a result of the virus, or because you cannot work due to an inability to obtain child-care as a result of the virus. You have experienced other factors determined by the Secretary of the Treasury

Deferrals and vested employer sources. The lesser of $100,000 or your vested account balance. They should be sending participants a Summary of Material Modifications with all the information, that's what we sent to our clients detailing the changes and their options.

No I don't think you can. You can use them for 2020. At least that's what the office I work in does.

Maybe it's not important to them? Maybe they forgot to add the other credentials? Designations mean you are good at studying for a test. I've known lots of "professionals" with designations who didn't know anymore about retirement plans than the dogcatcher, and people with no designations who were brilliant! I wouldn't make too much out of it.

My father went to Rennselaer but back in the 40s! And he did not become a snowboard instructor...

It depends on what the plan document says re. compensation. Does it include bonuses? Does it include full-year compensation or compensation as of participation? That should be addressed in the Summary Plan Description you should have received from your company.

Thankfully, not yet, but I'm sure it's coming.

Hmmm. I need to get some popcorn for this thread!

They can, and do, contribute more, it just has to pass testing in certain circumstances. Personally, I hate the mindset of "leveling the playing field". But that's another story for another day.

The RMD waiver is not optional.

Also, it's up to the plan sponsors if they want to adopt these changes.

Welcome!

No I believe it does not. From a very recent Empower communication--see attached. Empower instant-insights-cares-act.pdf

I'm with you on that! I love working from home. I haven't put gas in my car since Feb. 2nd! I kind of wish I had to since gas is so low right now...

Our files automatically encrypt when we send them to clients and when they send the same files back they are encrypted, but not sure how that is done.

Our TPA is open although most are able to work from home. We do distributions, etc. so we are considered essential.

Not sure this will help, but if you spent the money, could you let some employees work from home permanently? Maybe that would make it worth the cost?

Written today and shared on ASPPA -- not passed yet. https://www.asppa.org/news/browse-topics/senate-takes-coronavirus-stimulus-bill-retirement-relief

If you read my post there is no such allowance for ADP refunds. You'll have to argue with the ERISA Plan Compliance Calendar.

Deadline for distributing ADP/ACP refunds without incurring a 10% excise tax on the employer—i.e., due 2 1/2 months following the plan year-end. March 15 falls on Sunday in 2020. No guidance clearly allows extending the deadline to the next business day. --From the 2020 ERISA Plan Compliance Calendar. Most investment houses want the refunds submitted at least a week in advance.

It's sad that it hasn't come up? That's a good thing--it means my clients are hanging in there . I honestly think people are panicking. They need to ride it out. Eventually, everything will get back to normal.

So far it hasn't come up with any of our clients. Hoping it stays that way.