100% Lump-Sum Payment Option Frequently Asked Questions

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1 Employees Retirement Plan (ERP) 1. Can I elect to take a 100% lump-sum distribution from the Employees Retirement Plan? 2. Is the 100% lump sum distribution a permanent option? 3. When I leave the University do I have to meet the current retirement eligibility requirements 4. If I separate from service, do I have to take a distribution of my retirement benefit 5. If I leave my retirement benefit in the plan, will I be contacted to remind me that I have a 6. What do I have to do if I separate from service and want to receive a 100% lump sum 7. If I do not want a 100% lump sum distribution, are there other distribution options that I can 8. Can I come back to work for the University after I have taken a 100% distribution of my Faculty Retirement Plan (FRP) and Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) 9. Can I elect to take a 100% lump-sum distribution from the FRP or RSP? 10. Is the 100% lump sum distribution a permanent option? 11. When I leave the University do I have to meet the current retirement eligibility requirements 12. If I separate from service, do I have to take a distribution of my retirement benefit 13. If I leave my retirement benefit in the plan, will I be contacted to remind me that I have a 14. What do I have to do if I separate from service and want to receive a 100% lump sum Page 1 of 6

2 15. If I do not want a 100% lump sum distribution, are there other distribution options that I can 16. Can I come back to work for the University after I have taken a 100% distribution of my Page 2 of 6

3 Employees Retirement Plan (ERP) 1. Can I elect to take a 100% lump-sum distribution from the Employees Retirement Plan? Yes, a 100% lump sum distribution is available to participants who separate from service on or after May 1, Is the 100% lump sum distribution a permanent option? The 100% lump sum distribution option is available while the plan remains funded above the threshold set by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Currently, the IRS requires that the plan be at least 80% funded (ratio of benefit liabilities to plan assets) in order to offer a 100% lump sum distribution. The plan s funded status as of 6/1/2012 is xx%. If the plan s funded status falls below the 80% level, the plan will be under benefit restrictions and lump sum distributions will be limited to a lesser percent (50% lump sum distribution under current law). The University cannot guarantee that the plan will remain above the 80% funded level or that benefit restrictions will not be in effect at the time you request a distribution. 3. When I leave the University do I have to meet the current retirement eligibility requirements No, effective for separations on or after May 1, 2013, the retirement eligibility requirements have been eliminated and you may take a 100% lump sum distribution at any time after separation from service if you are not working for the University in any capacity (i.e. temporary, part-time, etc.) 4. If I separate from service, do I have to take a distribution of my retirement benefit No, you may leave your retirement benefit in the plan and can request payment at a later date (but not later than the April 1 st following the year you turn age 70 ½ ) as long as you are not working for the University. However, as stated in question 2, availability of the 100% lump sum distribution is dependent upon the funded status of the plan at the time you request a distribution. 5. If I leave my retirement benefit in the plan, will I be contacted to remind me that I have a Yes, HR-Benefits will mail a notice to your most recent address on file three months prior to your Normal Retirement Date (the June 1 st following your 65 th birthday) and every year thereafter reminding you that you have a benefit payable from the retirement plan. Per federal law, you may delay receiving your benefit until the April 1 st following the year you turn age 70 ½ if you are not employed at the University. Page 3 of 6

4 6. What do I have to do if I separate from service and want to receive a 100% lump sum Contact HR-Benefits at to request a calculation of your retirement benefit after you have submitted your resignation letter to your supervisor. Calculation of your retirement benefit and a distribution packet will be mailed to your home within 4 6 weeks of your request. 7. If I do not want a 100% lump sum distribution, are there other distribution options that I can Yes, the following distribution options are currently available: Straight Life Annuity a monthly retirement income payable only during the Participant s lifetime and ending with the first day of the month in which the participant s death occurs. Ten Year Certain and Continuous Annuity a monthly retirement income payable for the Participant s lifetime with a guarantee to a beneficiary during the first ten years. Contingent Annuitant Option a monthly retirement income payable for the Participant s lifetime with the provision that upon his/her death, 50% or 66 2/3% of the Participant s retirement income continues to be paid monthly to his/her beneficiary during the remaining life of such beneficiary. If the Beneficiary dies before the Participant, the Participant continues to receive the same monthly amount. Joint and Survivor option a monthly retirement income payable during the joint lifetime of the Participant and his/her Beneficiary. After the death of either the Participant or his/her Beneficiary, 100%, 66 2/3% or 50% of the retirement income is paid to the durvivor during the remaining lie of such survivor. Joint and Survivor with Ten Year Guarantee Option a monthly retirement come as described under the Joint and Survivor option above with the additional guarantee that if the both the participant and the beneficiary die before a total of 120 monthly payments have been made, the remainder of the guaranteed monthly payments shall be paid to the survivor s beneficiary. 3% Increasing annuities a reduced monthly retirement income payable as one of the options described above with the provision that the income will increase at a rate of 3% per year. Each increase will occur on the anniversary of the Participant s Pension Starting Date. Partial lump sum distribution option you also have the option to receive your benefit as a combination of a partial lump sum distribution (up to 60% of the value of your benefit) with the remaining amount being paid to you in one of the annuity options outlined above. Page 4 of 6

5 8. Can I come back to work for the University after I have taken a 100% distribution of my Yes, you may be reemployed by the University after taking a 100% lump sum distribution; however, a minimum period of 90 days must elapse between your separation date and your rehire date. Furthermore, there cannot be any type of agreement, verbal or written, that guarantees you employment after your separation from service. Faculty Retirement Plan (FRP) and Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) 9. Can I elect to take a 100% lump-sum distribution from the FRP or RSP? Yes, a 100% lump sum distribution is available to participants on or after June 1, 2013 regardless of your age at the time you request the distribution. However, you must be separated from service in order to receive a distribution of your benefit. 10. Is the 100% lump sum distribution a permanent option? Yes, the 100% lump sum distribution is a permanent option under the FRP and RSP. 11. When I leave the University do I have to meet the current retirement eligibility requirements No, the retirement eligibility requirements have been eliminated and you may take a 100% lump sum distribution at any time after separation from service if you are not working for the University in any capacity (i.e. temporary, part-time, etc.) 12. If I separate from service, do I have to take a distribution of my retirement benefit No, you may leave your retirement benefit in the plan and can request payment at a later date (but not later than the April 1 st following the year you turn age 70 ½ ) as long as you are not working for the University. 13. If I leave my retirement benefit in the plan, will I be contacted to remind me that I have a The company in which your retirement plan assets are invested provides you with quarterly statements. If you have not taken a distribution of your retirement plan benefit, the company will notify you when you have to begin taking minimum required distributions in accordance with federal law. Page 5 of 6

6 14. What do I have to do if I separate from service and want to receive a 100% lump sum Contact the company in which your retirement plan assets are invested to request distribution of your plan benefit. 15. If I do not want a 100% lump sum distribution, are there other distribution options that I can Yes, other distribution options are available and you should contact your investment company to request an illustration of the distribution options. 16. Can I come back to work for the University after I have taken a 100% distribution of my Yes, you may be reemployed by the University after taking a 100% lump sum distribution; however, a minimum period of 90 days must elapse between your separation date and your rehire date. Furthermore, there cannot be any type of agreement, verbal or written, that guarantees you employment after your separation from service. Page 6 of 6