PROJECTPRE-RFP

401(a) employer contribution review

Northwest Fire District
Detected
Jul 7, 2026
120 days ago
Sector
Payroll and Pension
Detected 120 days agoJul 7

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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF

What's planned

The Pension Board will discuss whether the District’s $500 employer contribution for all eligible employees into a 401(a) deferred compensation plan should be treated as pension-eligible compensation under PSPRS. This is a policy and benefits interpretation issue, not yet tied to a specific vendor or product change. Benefits consultants and retirement plan advisors may see a future opportunity if the Board’s decision leads to plan redesign, communication, or compliance support needs.

Background

Item 5.C on the July 7, 2026 Pension Board agenda focuses on classification of 401(a) employer contributions for PSPRS purposes.

From the meeting

Meeting date
July 7, 2026
Agency
Northwest Fire District

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