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  1. Payback Loan After Default - after 1099R issued

    May 27, 2020 · Employee stopped working for the company, therefore defaulted on the loan took out for primary home purchase. Loan is considered 'Deemed Distribution', 1099R is issued, and time has …

  2. Once eligible always eligible "rule" - 401 (k) Plans - BenefitsLink ...

    Feb 13, 2012 · Is there any code reference for this "rule" besides break in service and rule of parity? For example, if a participant is eligible for a plan and later becomes part of excludable class – can the …

  3. BenefitsLink® Health & Welfare Plans Newsletter for August 22, 2025

    Aug 22, 2025 · However, once the Fifth Circuit issues its ruling, the QPA calculation methodology could drastically change and the plans and issuers should be ready for that eventuality." MORE >>

  4. COBRA - Health Plans (Including ACA, COBRA, HIPAA) - BenefitsLink ...

    Apr 19, 2024 · Thanks, Brian, but just to be clear, I understand that dependents have independent election rights, but I'm asking if they can drop COBRA coverage once elected, mid-year, for any reason.

  5. Contributions and matching after 401(a)(17) limit has been reached?

    Oct 1, 2025 · I believe most plans will still allow contributions once the limit has been reached (I've only seen one that stops contributions), but curious to know how matching contributions are handled once …

  6. DOL Guidance on Pension Benefit Statements

    The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued Field Assistance Bulletin 2006-03 (December 20, 2006) to provide guidance on the new requirements for defined benefit and defined contribution plans to …

  7. DFVCP After 5500 Filed - Form 5500 - BenefitsLink Message Boards

    Oct 17, 2024 · It is clear that once the DOL notifies the plan of intent to assess that DFVCP is no longer possible but the fact sheets do not say having filed the Form 5500 disqualifies the plan. To my mind, …

  8. Spouse added FSA, I have HSA, what to do?

    Jan 5, 2023 · Once the FSA is empty, restart the HSA contributions and I can then contribute up to the annual amount. I'm also seeing conflicting posts that say FSA coverage applies to the whole year …

  9. Remarriage and QDRO - BenefitsLink Message Boards

    Jul 13, 2005 · Once the participant retires, you may have have more protection, depending on the jurisdiction. Even if the former spouse obtains an interest under a QDRO, it would be unusual for an …

  10. Notice 97-45 - BenefitsLink

    A top-paid group election, once made, applies for all subsequent determination years unless changed by the employer. (2) Calendar year data election. (a) This notice provides a new calendar year data …