Title: Retirement Health Savings Plan: A Retirement Benefit
1Retirement Health Savings PlanA Retirement
Benefit
Madison Firefighters Local 311
- Date March 15, 16 17th
- Presented by Steve Klosterman Meredith Beckman
0110-3672
2Disclosures for All Vantagepoint Funds
- Please consult the current Vantagepoint Funds
prospectus carefully for a complete summary of
all fees, expenses, charges, financial
highlights, investment objectives, risks and
performance information. - Investors should consider the Fund's investment
objectives, risks, charges and expenses before
investing or sending money. - The prospectus contains this and other
information about the investment company. Please
read the prospectus carefully before investing. - Vantagepoint Funds are distributed by ICMA-RC
Services LLC, a wholly owned broker-dealer
subsidiary of ICMA-RC and member FINRA/SIPC. - For a current prospectus, contact ICMA-RC
Services, LLC by calling 1-800-669-7400 or by
writing to 777 North Capitol Street, NE,
Washington, DC 20002-4240, or by visiting
www.icmarc.org.
3Disclosures for Different Investment Options
- 1- Bond Funds
- Funds that invest in bonds can lose their value
and are subject to risks unique to bonds,
including interest rate increases - 2- Small/Mid-Sized Company Stock Funds
- Typically involve greater risks than funds
investing in larger-size companies - 3- Foreign Investment Funds
- Are subject to additional risks not associated
with domestic investments, including currency and
political risks - Investors who transfer assets out of these Funds
must wait at least 91 days before transferring
assets back into the same Funds. The policy does
not affect regular contributions or disbursements.
4What is RHS?
A Solution to Post Employment Health Care Cost
Problem
- A medical expense reimbursement program designed
by your employer and ICMA-RC to benefit you - A program that allows you to
- Accumulate assets to pay for medical expenses in
retirement on a tax-free basis1 - Enjoy tax savings on both contributions and
payments - Invest contributions for your circumstances in
the Vantagepoint Mutual Funds
1 Non-discrimination provisions may result in the
taxation of non-insurance premium reimbursements
to highly compensated individuals (top 25 of
salaries).
5How Is RHS Funded?
- Your employer will make contributions of 1.25 of
your salary - Your direct employer contributions will be 100
vested - Contributions will be made on a bi-weekly basis
6How Is My Money Invested?
- Your assets will be invested in the Vantagepoint
Funds at Net Asset Value - An age-appropriate Vantagepoint Milestone Fund
is the default option - Your funds will be invested in this option until
you go online or call to establish your
investment allocation - There are several ways to set and modify your
allocation - Account Access ICMA-RCs web site
www.icmarc.org - VantageLine Automated telephone line
(800-669-7400) - Investor Services Representatives (800-669-7400)
7What are my Investment Options?
- Actively Managed Funds
- Index Funds
- Model Portfolio Funds
- Milestone Funds
8Investments
Actively Managed Vantagepoint Funds
- Designed exclusively for our participants
- Family of funds covering the complete risk/reward
spectrum - Multiple managers, complementary investment
styles
International3
Discovery2
Aggressive Opportunities2
Select Value2
Growth
Return
Growth Income
Equity Income
Asset Allocation
Inflation Protected Securities1
Low Duration Bond1
Risk
- See Disclosures at the beginning of the
presentation on slide 3
9Investments
Vantagepoint Index Funds
- Ensure constant asset class exposure
- For cost-conscious investors
Overseas Equity Index3
Mid/Small Company Index2
Return
Broad Market Index
500 Stock Index
Core Bond Index1
Risk
See Disclosures at the beginning of the
presentation on slide 3
10Investments
Vantagepoint Model Portfolio Funds1
- Diversification within a single fund
- Asset allocation that reflects the investors risk
tolerance - Rebalancing to maintain a consistent risk
exposure
All-Equity Growth Fund
Long-Term Growth Fund
Return
Traditional Growth Fund
Conservative Growth Fund
Savings Oriented Fund
Risk
1 Fund of fund" arrangement additional
underlying fees may apply. Consult the prospectus
for details.
11Investments
Vantagepoint Milestone Funds1
The Aging Path2,3
- Age-based funds with target dates (range from
2010 - 2045) - Diversification among asset classes within a
single fund - Designed for investors who expect to begin
withdrawals near funds target date - Each funds risk level gradually declines over
time until reaching steady level 10 years after
target date
1 Fund of fund" arrangement additional
underlying fees may apply. Consult the prospectus
for details.2 Share values are not guaranteed at
any time, including at or after each Milestone
Funds target date, which is the date when
investors are expected to begin gradually making
withdrawals, typically at or after retirement.
Asset allocations change over time, as described
in The Vantagepoint Funds prospectus. 3 Actual
allocations may vary each fund is rebalanced
regularly in an attempt to match glide path
target percentages.
12How Do I Manage My Account?
Investment Decisions
- Meredith Beckman is your Retirement Plans
Specialist - 608-232-0513
- Reallocation of funds and transfers of existing
balances - Account Access ICMA-RCs web site
www.icmarc.org - VantageLine Automated telephone line
(800-669-7400) - Investor Services Representatives (800-669-7400)
13When Can I Use My RHS Plan?
Your Employers Plan Determines
- At separation from service with no restrictions
- If a participant becomes totally and permanently
disabled
14What Can I Use RHS For?
Reimbursable Expenses Your Employers Plan
Determines
- All IRC 213 medical expenses for you, your
spouse and dependents. For example - Medical Insurance
- Medical Out-of-Pocket Expenses
- Medicare Part A Insurance Premiums
- Medicare Part B Insurance Premiums
- Medicare Part D Insurance Premiums
- Medicare Supplemental Insurance Premiums
- Prescription Drug Insurance Premiums
- COBRA Insurance Premiums
15What Can I Use RHS For?
Reimbursable Expenses Your Employers Plan
Determines
- All IRC 213 medical expenses for you, your
spouse and dependents. Continued - Dental Insurance Premiums
- Dental Out-of-Pocket Expenses
- Vision Insurance Premiums
- Vision Out-of-Pocket Premiums
- Qualified Long Term Care Insurance Premiums
- Non-Prescription medication under IRS Guidance
- Other Qualifying medical expenses
16Who Can Use RHS Tax-Free?
Participant and Survivors
- While Participant is living
- Participant
- Spouse
- Dependents
- Qualifying Child
- Qualifying Relative
- After Participants Death
- Surviving spouse
- Surviving dependents
- Once eligible, always eligible
17What Are the Fees?
- You will pay a 30 basis point (.30) annual asset
fee, charged to your account quarterly - You will also pay a 25 annual account fee
(6.25 per quarter) - Investment management expenses
18Where can I Get More Information?
Resources
- Questions and Answers for Employees, a brochure
in your VantageCare Retirement Health Savings
Plan Enrollment Kit - Account Access and VantageLine for account and
investment information and transactions in your
Plan Enrollment Kit - Your Retirement Plans Specialist is Meredith
Beckman - 608-232-0513
19Additional Questions?