Retirement Contribution Plans

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USNH offers all eligible employees the opportunity to save for their future with two retirement plans: the 403(b) Retirement Plan and the 457(b) Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan. Learn more about our retirement plans in our 2024 Benefits Guide.

The Summary of Plan Provisions describes plan information, including, but not limited to eligibility, enrollment, contribution levels, vesting* (including breaks in service), beneficiaries, withdrawals, involuntary termination, additional retirement contributions, and annual limits. The Plan is subject to federal laws, such as the Internal Revenue Code (IRS) and other federal and state laws. The provisions of the Plan are subject to revision due to changes in laws or to pronouncement(s) by the IRS. See Policy USY V.A.7. Benefits Following Retirement for information and eligibility.


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Distribution of Retirement Funds for Rollovers, Retirement, or Leaving USNH

TIAA

Employees should call TIAA at 1 (800) 842-2252 or login to their TIAA account to request distribution. TIAA can process the request over the phone or send the employee a form in the mail when requesting distribution. Once received, the employee must sign and send back to TIAA in the prepaid envelope included in the mailing. This form can also be faxed back using the number on the form. Once the form is received by TIAA, a request for authorization will be sent to USNH.

Fidelity

Employees should call Fidelity at 1 (800) 248-4213 or login to their Fidelity account to request distribution. For 457(b) accounts, employees will need to contact Fidelity to request a form and then once filled out should submit it for electronic signature to USNH at USNH.Benefits@usnh.edu.


Vesting * 4.6.1.5   Vesting of contributions. Employees are fully and immediately vested in the accrued benefits arising from their contributions as well as employer contributions. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) should refer to their CBA to determine when they meet the vesting requirements.


Curious about medical coverage after retiring? Check out the Medicare Eligibility Information.