John A
Nov 15 2000, 03:39 PM
Is there any requirement that vesting be shown on a participant's annual benefit statement, or is it enough to show the total accrued benefit before vesting?
pax
Nov 15 2000, 03:43 PM
I believe the statement required under ERISA should state the vesting percent, and if the EE is not currently vested, include the date on which vesting will first occur.
AndyH
Nov 16 2000, 10:12 AM
I agree with pax if there is a request for a statement, but I don't think there is a requirement to issue "an annual benefit statement" in the first place, without a request, so I would think you could issue statements without vesting (if for some reason you wanted to-I don't think it's wise), but would have to provide the vesting upon request.
John A
Nov 16 2000, 11:09 AM
Thanks, Andy. I agree.
Upon request, the participant must be given both the total accrued benefit and the nonforfeitable benefit, but no more than once a year.
pax
Nov 16 2000, 12:18 PM
That looks correct to me, but there may be another issue.
If the plan sponsor distributes a statement that has not been "requested" and it does not have all the ERISA-required items (such as the potential vesting date for those not yet vested), then the sponsor is still subject to the employee request.
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