Ing to the Government Accountability Office, ERISA 403(b) plans are often the main plan offered by employers. Non-ERISA plans are generally supplemental to another retirement savings plan offered by an employer.
ERISA plan is not subject to the strict ERISA fiduciary standards regarding exclusive benefits, prudent care, and diversification, but it is subject to state law and other standards.
ERISA also does not cover plans maintained outside the United States primarily for the benefit of nonresident aliens or unfunded excess benefit plans.
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) requires plan administrators – the people who run plans – to give plan participants in writing the most important facts they need to know about their retirement plans including plan rules, financial information, and documents on the operation and management of the ...
Ing to the Government Accountability Office, ERISA 403(b) plans are often the main plan offered by employers. Non-ERISA plans are generally supplemental to another retirement savings plan offered by an employer.
(Under ERISA, states can regulate “the business of insurance.”) As a result, when issues arise with their health coverage, residents of California, like those in other states, may or may not have recourse to state regulatory agencies, depending on whether their employers have purchased fully insured products or have ...
403(b) plans that are subject to ERISA must comply with DOL regulations, which may include obtaining an employee identification number (EIN) for the plan. Governmental, non-electing church and other 403(b) plans that meet the safe-harbor requirements under the DOL regulations are not subject to ERISA.
Schools, charitable organizations, and religious institutions typically offer this plan. Types of plans include the traditional 403(b) and Roth 403(b).
ERISA plan is not subject to the strict ERISA fiduciary standards, but it is subject to state law and other standards.
Government Plans: Plans established or maintained by federal, state, or local governments for their employees are generally exempt from ERISA. This includes plans for public school employees, state university staff, and municipal workers.