Roth Is Here!—Plan Sponsor Webconferences

The General Board has planned three webconferences to discuss procedural changes and processes for administering participants’ Roth contributions in UMPIP and Horizon. Each webconference will present the same information. Space is limited, so join the webconference early. One of the sessions will be recorded and made available on the General Board website for those unable to participate in real-time.

Roth webconferences are scheduled as follows:

• Friday, November 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Central time;
• Tuesday, December 8 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Central time; and
• Wednesday, January 13 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Central time.

Roth Contributions Begin January 2016
The General Board will begin accepting participants’ Roth contributions for UMPIP and Horizon in January 2016.

Webconference Dial-In Details
To participate on your computer, tablet or smartphone:

1. Click on the GoToMeeting hyperlink below for your selected date. (If you’re a first-time user for GoToMeeting, please allow a few minutes for the program to download.)
   • November 20       https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/939181405
   • December 8         https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/354522629
   • January 13           https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/502709253
   

2. Once you join the meeting by clicking on the selected link, you will be prompted to choose an audio option. Selecting “phone call” will provide the best audio performance during the webconference.
3. On your screen, GoToMeeting will provide the appropriate dial-in number, access code and PIN for the webconference. Using your telephone, call the dial-in number; then enter the meeting access code and PIN when prompted.

GoToMeeting Technical Support
For technical support, contact GoToMeeting at 1-855-352-9002, prompt option 1. You can also find information about accessing GoToMeeting at http://help.citrix.com/meeting.

Participant Communications
In mid-November, the General Board will mail or e-mail a letter to approximately 2,200 participants currently making after-tax contributions to UMPIP. The letter will inform participants who make after-tax contributions that they may find tax advantages in making Roth contributions instead. Your General Board conference/plan sponsor liaison or plan sponsor manager can provide names of individuals receiving the Roth communications.

For More Information
Please contact Retirement Services with any questions about Roth contributions at retirement_services@gbophb.org.

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