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Retirement

Plan 3: Salary Deferral Plan

A voluntary plan that allows a physician to make tax deferred contributions
   
Membership begins on the first day of the month following date of hire
   
A defined contribution plan (401(k)
   
You may elect to contribute from 1-18% of eligible compensation to $230,000 (IRS compensation limit in 2008), up to $15,500 (IRS maximum in 2008)
   
Additional $5,000 Catch-Up Contribution if age 50 or older in 2008 (may elect to contribute 1-75% of eligible compensation)
   
100% Vested at all times
   
Self-directed investment options (choose among 18 different options & 10 Target Date Funds)
   
Loans available
   
In-Service withdrawals for financial hardship or upon reaching age 59 ½
   

. Distribution Options:

 
  • Lump sum distribution
  • Installments
  • Defer to a future date, but no later than age 70½ if retired
   

Annuities