Published on: 25482208. To amend Rule 19-11.001, F.A.C. to correct some typographical errors and to add definitions that are used for federal SECURE Act purposes as applied to after-death distributions of members’ FRS Investment Plan accounts, ....
Published on: 25284910. To adopt updated forms; to clarify/correct certain information; to update definitions and provisions that are applicable to the federal SECURE Act as applied to after-death distributions to beneficiaries of FRS Investment ....
Published on: 21280653. Florida Retirement System (FRS) eligible employees may submit their initial election and second plan election by electronic means. Rule 19-11.001 is being amended to provide a definition of “electronic signature,” and to state that an electronic signature is the functional equivalent of a handwritten signature. Rule 19-11.004, F.A.C. is being amended to make a few minor editorial revisions. Rule 19-11.005 is being amended to adopt the most recent version of the Request for Intervention and Petition for Hearing forms. Rule 19-11.006 is being amended to adopt the latest versions of the applicable enrollment forms; to update and clarify information concerning incomplete enrollments; and to set forth a statement that a member submitting an enrollment by electronic means is deemed to have agreed that the electronic signature is the functional equivalent of a handwritten signature. Rule 19-11.007, F.A.C. is being amended to adopt the latest versions of the Second Election enrollment forms; to update and clarify information concerning incomplete enrollments; and to set forth a statement that a member submitting an enrollment by electronic means is deemed to have agreed that the electronic signature is the functional equivalent of a handwritten signature. Rule 19-11.009, F.A.C. is being amended to indicate that retired law enforcement officers who are reemployed by an FRS-participating employer as school resource officers may receive both a salary and retirement benefits once such individuals have been retired for 6 months. Rule 19-11.0011 is being amended to reflect the fact that Treasury Regulation 1.415-6(b)(6) no longer is effective and has been replaced by Revenue Procedure 2018-52. Rule 19-11.012, F.A.C. is amended to adopt the latest versions of the rollover forms.
Published on: 21135832. Florida Retirement System (FRS) eligible employees may submit their initial election and second plan election by electronic means. Rule 19-11.001 is being amended to provide a definition of “electronic signature,” and to state that an electronic signature is the functional equivalent of a handwritten signature. Rule 19-11.004, F.A.C. is being amended to make a few minor editorial revisions. Rule 19-11.005 is being amended to adopt the most recent version of the Request for Intervention and Petition for Hearing forms. Rule 19-11.006 is being amended to adopt the latest versions of the applicable enrollment forms; to update and clarify information concerning incomplete enrollments; and to set forth a statement that a member submitting an enrollment by electronic means is deemed to have agreed that the electronic signature is the functional equivalent of a handwritten signature. Rule 19-11.007, F.A.C. is being amended to adopt the latest versions of the Second Election enrollment forms; to update and clarify information concerning incomplete enrollments; and to set forth a statement that a member submitting an enrollment by electronic means is deemed to have agreed that the electronic signature is the functional equivalent of a handwritten signature. Rule 19-11.009, F.A.C. is being amended to indicate that retired law enforcement officers who are reemployed by an FRS-participating employer as school resource officers may receive both a salary and retirement benefits once such individuals have been retired for 6 months. Rule 19-11.0011 is being amended to reflect the fact that Treasury Regulation 1.415-6(b)(6) no longer is effective and has been replaced by Revenue Procedure 2018-52. Rule 19-11.012, F.A.C. is amended to adopt the latest versions of the rollover forms. The proposed rule amendments do not impose any burdens on businesses; do not restrict entry into a profession; do not have an impact on the availability of services to the public; do not have an impact on job retention; do not impose any restrictions on employment seekers; and do not impose any costs. No legislative ratification is required.
Published on: 18299067. To amend Rule 19-11.001, F.A.C. to add new definitions for “death in the line of duty” and “special risk member;” to clarify other definitions; and to correct some typographical errors. To amend Rule 19-11.003, F.A.C. to clarify certain information regarding Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs); to add new information concerning pending distributions; and to clarify certain information. To amend Rule 19-11.004, F.A.C. to clarify certain information. To amend Rule 19-11.005, F.A.C. to clarify information and to indicate how copies of issued Final Orders can be obtained. To amend Rule 19-11.006 to adopt the latest versions of the applicable enrollment forms; and to indicate that an employee who terminates employment prior to making a retirement plan choice will be given another opportunity to make a plan choice if the employee returns to FRS-covered employment in the future. To amend Rule 19-11.007, F.A.C. to adopt the latest versions of the Second Election enrollment forms; to clarify information set forth regarding a member who is on unpaid leave of absence or summer break to indicate that a second election form can only be submitted by such member during the month that the member is actively working and earning salary and service credit; and to indicate that any person that transfers to the Investment Plan and provides a cell phone number or email address will be deemed to have consented to electronic delivery of documents through the MyFRS.com website. To amend Rule 19-11.008, F.A.C. to indicate the any unvested account balances will be transferred to a suspense account which is invested in the FIAM Intermediate Duration Pool Fund. To amend Rule 19-11.009 to indicate that if a member receives an invalid distribution, the member may elect to terminate employment rather than to pay back the invalid distribution. Rule 19-11.010 is being amended to state that a power of attorney may be submitted by electronic means or by hard copy. To amend Rule 19-11.011, F.A.C. to indicate how employer errors and corrections will be made and resolved; and to indicate that the Division of Retirement is responsible for monitoring the federally-mandated annual salary that may be applied towards retirement. Rule 19-11.012, F.A.C. is amended to adopt the latest version of the rollover forms. Rule 19-11.013, F.A.C. is amended to set forth how the Self-Directed Brokerage Account enrollment form can be obtained and to make a few clarifications.
Published on: 18110984. To amend Rule 19-11.001, F.A.C. to add new definitions for “death in the line of duty” and “special risk member; to clarify other definitions; and to correct some typographical errors. To amend Rule 19-11.003, F.A.C. to clarify certain information regarding Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs); to add new information concerning pending distributions; and to clarify certain information. To amend Rule 19-11.004, F.A.C. to clarify certain information. To amend Rule 19-11.005, F.A.C. to clarify information and to indicate how copies of issued Final Orders can be obtained. To amend Rule 19-11.006 to adopt the latest versions of the applicable enrollment forms; and to indicate that an employee who terminates employment prior to making a retirement plan choice will be given another opportunity to make a plan choice if the employee returns to FRS-covered employment in the future. To amend Rule 19-11.007, F.A.C. to adopt the latest versions of the Second Election enrollment forms; and to indicate that a member that transfers to the Investment Plan and provides a cell phone number or email address will be deemed to have consented to electronic delivery of documents through the MyFRS.com website. To amend Rule 19-11.008, F.A.C. to indicate the any unvested account balances will be transferred to a suspense account which is invested in the FIAM Intermediate Duration Pool Fund. To amend Rule 19-11.009 to indicate that if a member receives an invalid distribution, the member may elect to terminate employment rather than to pay back the invalid distribution. Rule 19-11.010 is being amended to state that a power of attorney may be submitted by electronic means or by hard copy. To amend Rule 19-11.011, F.A.C. to indicate how employer errors and corrections will be made and resolved; and to indicate that the Division of Retirement is responsible for monitoring the federally-mandated annual salary that may be applied towards retirement. Rule 19-11.012, F.A.C. is amended to adopt the latest version of the rollover forms. Rule 19-11.013, F.A.C. is amended to set forth how the Self-Directed Brokerage Account enrollment form can be obtained and to make a few clarifications.
Published on: 16465573. To amend Rule 19-11.001, F.A.C. to clarify some definitions. To amend Rule 19-11.002, F.A.C. to incorporate the latest version of the beneficiary designation form and to reference the latest versions of the enrollment forms; to indicate what documents must be supplied by a beneficiary who receives account proceeds per Florida law; and to indicate the name of the fund to which account proceeds are held until a beneficiary can be located. To amend Rule 19-11.003, F.A.C. to indicate that monies from a DROP rollover are available for immediate distribution; to adopt the latest version of the Employment Termination Form; and to indicate that if a member or beneficiary requests documentation of a distribution made prior to January 1, 2010, there will be a special service charge imposed due the extensive resources required. To amend Rule 19-11.004, F.A.C. to indicate what constitutes an incomplete transfer request form. Rule 19-11.005, F.A.C., is being amended to make an editorial revision. To amend Rule 19-11.006 to adopt the latest versions of the applicable enrollment forms; to indicate that a member has the responsibility for ensuring the appropriate enrollment form is timely received; and to indicate that if a member terminates before making a plan choice, the member will have another opportunity to make a plan choice if rehired by an FRS-participating employer. To amend Rule 19-11.007, F.A.C. to adopt the latest versions of the Second Election enrollment forms; to indicate that a member has the responsibility for ensuring the Second Election enrollment form is timely received; and to indicate the default fund if the member fails to make an investment selection. To amend Rule 19-11.008, F.A.C. to state that if a member terminates employment before vesting, the member will be entitled only to a return of the member's own required contributions. To amend Rule 19-11.011, F.A.C. to state that market loss calculations will be applied to benefit transfers that re late due to employer errors or corrections; and to indicate that an age-appropriate retirement date fund will be the default fund if a member fails to select an investment option when the member's ABO or present value of the member's FRS Pension Plan benefits are transferred to the member's FRS Investment Plan account. Rule 19-11.012, F.A.C. is amended to adopt the latest version of the rollover forms. Rule 19-11.013, F.A.C. is amended to set forth how the Self-Directed Brokerage Account enrollment form can be accessed on line.