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RSA News
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March, 2020
RSA Application for Retirement Deadline
The deadline to file an Application for Retirement is 30 to 90 days prior to the retirement date, as required by the Code of Alabama, 1975. If you are unable to have your document notarized, or if your employer is unable to complete their portion due to the COVID-19 closures, you should still submit your signed Application for Retirement to the RSA 30 to 90 days prior to the retirement date.
Read moreMarch, 2020
PEEHIP Medicare-Eligible Retirees: Humana Expands Coverage and Benefits to Help Reduce COVID-19
Humana has announced a series of steps aimed at protecting our members and reducing the spread of the new coronavirus disease, or COVID-19. Please view the Expanded Coverage and Benefits for up-to-date information.
Read moreNovember, 2019
401(k) Contribution Limit Increases to $19,500 for 2020
The Internal Revenue Service announced on November 6, 2019, that employees in 401(k) plans will be able to contribute up to $19,500 next year.
Read moreJune, 2019
Partial Lump Sum Option Plan (PLOP)
Effective for those retiring on or after October 1, 2019. At retirement, in addition to selecting Options 1, 2, 3, or 4, you may also elect to receive a one-time lump-sum distribution (cash payment) in addition to your monthly retirement benefit.
Read moreJune, 2019
RSA Statement Regarding the Implementation of Act 2019-132
Act 2019-132 (the “Act”) allows local employers that participate in the Employees’ Retirement System (“ERS”) to provide Tier I retirement benefits to their Tier II members.
Read moreJune, 2019
PEEHIP Statement on Refunds
PEEHIP issues a statement for members, retirees, and employers regarding refunds.
Read moreApril, 2019
2018 Annual Report: Driving Growth
The Boards of Control and the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) staff are pleased to present the 42nd Annual Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018.
Read moreApril, 2019
Alabama’s Public Pension Fund Growth and Economic Expansion Since 1973 by Mark Fagan
This new book tells how RSA grew assets and helped expand Alabama's economy through RSA's investments and industrial recruitment for the state.
Read moreMarch, 2019
RTJ Resort Collection
Welcome to the Resort Collection on the RTJ Golf Trail. Known for having the best public golf on earth, the RTJ Golf Trail stretches from the northern tip of Alabama, down to the Gulf Coast in the south.
Read moreFebruary, 2019
AL.com: Survey Finds Alabama’s Top 15 Hotels for 2019
The top two hotels are along Mobile Bay, while seven of the top 15 are part of the Resort Collection along Alabama's Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
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