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As we approach January 1st, most plans will have an open enrollment period for newly eligible employees. As a newly eligible employee, there is enrollment information and documents that you should make sure your employer provides to you or makes readily available in an electronic format:
- Beneficiary designation form
- Application to participate (if applicable)
- Salary reduction election (if applicable)
- Investment information, including a description of each option, historical return performance and prospectuses (if applicable)
- Investment direction form (if applicable)
- Summary plan description (SPD) and
- Rollover contribution forms
Prior to enrolling in the plan, be sure to review all of these documents to ensure that you have a good understanding of the provisions of your plan. If you have questions on these documents, direct them to your employer or retirement plan provider.
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