FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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How do I rollover contributions from another 401(k) or other eligible retirement account?
Complete a Rollover Contribution Form and mail to the Fund Office.
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How do I access and navigate my online Alerus account?
Check out this Alerus Account Access flier with information on how to log in and navigate your online account.
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What distribution options do I have with my account when I retire?
There are several options available once you retire. Please read through this document which details some of those options and their advantages and disadvantages.
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How do I contribute to the Plan?
To defer a portion of your wages on a pre-tax basis, complete a Contribution and Investment Election Form and return it to the Fund Office.
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How much money can I contribute to the Plan?
You may defer a portion of your wages on a pre-tax basis at a minimum of $0.10 per hour, increasing in $0.05 increments, up to a maximum of $18,000 per year. If you are age 50 or older you may make an additional catch up contribution of up to $6,000 per year.
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How do I change my contribution election?
To change the amount you defer from your wages, complete a Contribution and Investment Election Form and return it to the Fund Office.
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How do I change my investment selection?
To change your investment allocation, complete a Contribution and Investment Election Form and return it to the Fund Office or login to your online Alerus account.
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When can I withdraw funds from my account?
You may withdraw funds from your Savings/401(k) account in the event of one of the following:
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You attain Normal Retirement Age of age 59 ½
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You attain Early Retirement Age of age 55 and retire from active employment
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You qualify for a hardship distribution
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Following one year after termination of employment
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The closure of your employer
For further information, please refer to your Summary Plan Description or contact the Fund Office.
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How do I apply for a distribution from my Savings/401(k) Account?
To apply for a withdrawal, you will need to complete a Distribution Application. Please complete the form and mail along with any noted documentation to the Fund Office.
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How do I apply for a hardship withdrawal from my Savings/401(k) Account?
You may be eligible for a hardship withdrawal from your Savings/401(k) Account if you have a financial hardship resulting from one of the following:
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Medical expenses incurred by you, your spouse or your dependents
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To prevent eviction or foreclosure on your principal residence
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To purchase your principal residence
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Tuition payments, room and board, and related educational expenses for you, your spouse or your dependents
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For burial or funeral expenses for your deceased parent, spouse, child or dependent
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For expenses for the repair of damage to your principal residence that qualify for the casualty deduction under IRS Code 165
To apply for a hardship withdrawal, you will need to complete a Hardship Distribution Application. Please complete the form and mail along with any noted documentation to the Fund Office.
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