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- Plan Design Enhancements Coming to NC 401 and NC 457
- Spanish Language ORBIT How To Videos Now Available
- Reporting a Death to the NC Retirement Systems
Plan Design Enhancements Coming to NC 401 and NC 457
Streamlined Choices Reduce Complexity to Help Build Retirement Readiness
Did you know the NC 401(k) Plan is the largest governmental 401(k) plan in the US? What’s more, it’s strengthened by the continued, trusted oversight of the Supplemental Retirement Board of Trustees. For the NC 401(k) Plan, and for the NC 457 Plan and the NC 403(b) Program too, the Board monitors participant costs, plan features and investment options to ensure all our public servants have access to a diversified investment line-up to meet their varied needs.
In September, the NC 401 and NC 457 Plans will combine existing investment funds in the Small/Mid Cap and Large Cap asset classes to form two, new “blended” funds. Each new fund will combine the current value and growth funds in its asset class and add an index fund component. These changes add value and lower complexity for all Plan participants as they plan and save for retirement readiness.
No action is required on the part of employers or participants. In August, all participants will receive a detailed letter. Employers — look for more details coming soon in your August NC Total Retirement Plans Employer Newsletter or contact your local Retirement Education Counselor.
Spanish Language ORBIT How To Videos Now Available
If you have Spanish speaking employees, the Retirement Systems Division has posted Spanish language “How To” videos in the Help & Resources section of ORBIT. These videos help members navigate through first-time ORBIT login and registering in ORBIT as an existing user, among other popular topics. Head to ORBIT today to check them out!
Reporting a Death to the NC Retirement Systems
If you need to notify the NC Retirement Systems of the death of a retiree, beneficiary or employee, you now have a new way of doing it. Click on “Reporting a Death to the NC Retirement Systems” on the Death Benefits page on our website. This new feature allows you to submit a report any time of the day or night. You no longer have to call in during business hours, nor do you have to speak to a call center counselor.