403(b)

Benefits Think Why 403(b) plans need to be protected now

By Mary Beth Braitman, Raven Merlau and Tara Schulstad Sciscoe

Published July 17, 2017 12:59 PM EDT 5 Min Read

Are the plan provisions for the 403(b) plan in compliance with the Internal Revenue Code and underlying regulations?

Are the plan provisions for the 403(b) plan consistent with the administration of the 403(b) plan?

Partner

Braitman works with governmental retirement and health systems compliance with federal law, fiduciary issues and plan design innovations.

Raven Merlau

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Raven Merlau is an associate in Ice Miller's employee benefits group.

Tara Schulstad Sciscoe

Partner

Schulstad Sciscoe is a partner in the Employee Benefits Group of Ice Miller LLP. She advises employers, plans and trusts with respect to the design and compliance of their employee benefit programs, … Read full bio

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