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RSA News
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July, 2020
Inspirational speech by Lou Holtz
This commencement address from Lou Holtz is from September 9, 2017, but its inspirational sentiments are still true today.
Read moreJuly, 2020
Business Alabama Leadership Feature July 2020
Dr. Bronner and Mark Fagan are featured in Business Alabama's July 2020 feature A Leadership Diary from Challenging Times
Read moreJuly, 2020
2020 RMD Waiver Notice from RSA-1
The IRS has issued additional guidance relating to the waiving of 2020 required minimum distribution for RSA-1 members.
Read moreJune, 2020
PEEHIP Member Handbook with Open Enrollment Information
PEEHIP Open Enrollment begins July 1. View the PEEHIP Member Handbook with Open Enrollment Information (effective October 1, 2020).
Read moreJune, 2020
2019 Annual Report
The Boards of Control and the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) staff are pleased to present the 43rd Annual Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019.
Read moreApril, 2020
An Important Message about RSA Telephones
Please be advised that the RSA Call Center is available and taking calls. We are experiencing an extremely high call volume and are still operating remotely with limited staff. If your call is not answered by our automated system, please try your call again at a later time. You may also contact us by email at Member.Services@rsa-al.gov.
Read moreApril, 2020
COVID-19 Treatment and Prevention
COVID-19: Treatment and Prevention by Mark Fagan
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How will the CARES Act and SECURE Act affect my RSA-1 Deferred Compensation Plan Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)?
The CARES Act was passed by Congress March 25, 2020, and the SECURE Act December 20, 2019. Both include reforms affecting RMD’s. This brief article will give you valuable information on how they may affect your RSA_1 RMDs.
Read moreMarch, 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.
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