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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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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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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: 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...
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You may view and manage your expense activity all in one place by using the Expense Tracker. The Expense Tracker will serve as a "virtual shoebox" to store expense information. You can store, track, import, and export expenses and receipts for ...
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Need help determining how much to contribute per pay period to save the maximum allowed based on your age and the IRS maximum? Check out FINRA's " save the max " calculator as a resource.* IRS Retirement Plan Maximums - 2026 Pre-Tax & R...
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Last Updated: 03/28/2024
in Retirement Accounts Loans
The terms of your loan end the day you leave the company. Therefore, the remaining balance may be deemed in default and taxable in the year the payments cease. To avoid your loan being reported as taxable income (and having the 10% penalty tax ap...