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Updating your personal information can be done quickly through your online account. Log In Here . 1. Once you are logged into your online account hover over the Accounts menu at the top of your page. Select Profile Summary from the the menu opt...
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Last Updated: 12/04/2025
in FSA/HRA/HSA HSA Tax Reporting All distributions from your HSA plan will be reported to the IRS and you will receive a form 1099-SA showing the total amount taken from the plan within the corresponding tax year. Distributions are exempt from income taxes as long as funds are used...
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Last Updated: 03/28/2022
in FSA/HRA/HSA FAQ's A run-out period is a timeframe in the new plan year during which you can file claims for expenses incurred in the previous plan year. This timeframe is established by your employer—not the IRS. While timeframes vary from employer to employer, a 9...
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We have designed your retirement account statement with several goals in mind: Make it easy for you to find key information about your retirement account Help you estimate the amount of future income your account could produce at retirement Prov...
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You can set up automatic payments for your monthly COBRA or Direct Bill premiums that can be pulled from your checking or savings account. If you choose to set up automatic payments, an EFT (electronic funds transfer) will be drafted from your acc...
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Last Updated: 04/17/2025
in Retirement Accounts Loans
If you decide to take a loan from your retirement plan, repayments will be made through payroll deductions. Your payment amount will be determined by the length of the loan and the frequency of your payroll. If you choose to repay your loan earl...
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Employers can automatically enroll employees in a plan, such as a 401(k) or 403(b), and place contributions deducted from employees’ paychecks into certain predetermined investments, unless the employees decide otherwise. Participants have the opp...
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Last Updated: 12/23/2025
in FSA/HRA/HSA Dependent Care FSA
A Dependent Care FSA account is generally used to cover expenses for the care of a “qualified dependent” under the age of 13 while the you and your spouse are working or looking for work.
Additional covered expenses inclu...
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If your plan allows, you may roll money from a prior employer’s qualified plan or IRA into your current employer’s plan with Sentinel. If you are unsure whether your current plan allows rollover contributions, check your Summary Plan Description (SP...
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Last Updated: 05/16/2024
in Benefits Card Card Activation
You can find your benefits card status easily through your online account at Sentinelgroup.com . The benefits card information can be found under the Profile menu within your account and selecting the Banking/Cards menu item. The Status can...