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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: 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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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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You can request additional cards by logging into your online account at sentinelgroup.com . The card request options can be found under the Profile menu within your account. Hover over the Accounts Menu and select Banking/Cards from the p...
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Didn't have your HSA Debit Card? Not a problem. Submit your claim online. It is quick and easy! 1. Log In Here to access your online account and select Reimburse Myself or Pay a Provider from the I want To menu on your home page. 2. C...
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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...
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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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Last Updated: 07/23/2026
in FSA/HRA/HSA HSA HSA Investments
Some plans offer additional investment options for your HSA through a Brokerage Account through Charles Schwab. This option allows you to select investment options outside of the core investments offered by your plan. This allows for more flexibil...
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Vesting is your ownership in your retirement account balance. You are always 100% vested in your Employee Deferrals, Rollover Contributions and in the associated investment gains. However, money contributed by the Employer may be subject to a vestin...
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Your benefits card is good for 3 years. When your card is set to expire, a new card will be issued automatically. Your existing card will work through the end of the month in which it is set to expire, or until you activate your new cards. ***Y...