ANNOUNCEMENTS

Short Term Disability

Published On: 08/13/24
Short-term Disability (A & S)2024-08-14T18:46:52-05:00

MILA BENFITS

You may elect to defer ALL or a portion of your Vacation or Containerization Fund pay as a deferred contribution to your individual account.

These contributions are NOT treated as wages for federal income tax purposes; however, they are subject to Social Security (FICA) tax and depending on the state, may be subject to state or local income tax.

Eligible employees may elect to make voluntary contributions from your weekly payroll.

Forms are available from the Benefit Coordinator. These contributions are NOT treated as wages for federal income tax purposes; however, they are subject to Social Security (FICA) tax and depending on the state, may be subject to state or local income tax.

In-service Distribution

  • Must be 59 ½ years old

  • Limited to 20% of account balance

  • Account balance must be at least $25,000.00

  • Must attend an education meeting (in person or by phone).

  • Limited to one distribution every 2 years.

  • Must repay principal of prior distribution, through contributions, before another distribution can be requested.

  • All distributions are subject to 20% Federal Withholding Tax and may be subject to an additional 10% penalty if you are not 59 ½ years old or retired, UNLESS rolled over into a qualified IRA.

CONTRIBUTIONS

BASIC UNIT $6 / HOUR

Terminal, Breakbulk, MC Special and MC General

SECONDARY WORKFORCE $3.50 / HOUR

Terminal, Breakbulk, MC Special and MC General

ELIGIBILITY FOR FULL ROLLOVER/DISTRIBUTION

  • Upon Retirement

  • Permanently Disabled

  • 1 calendar year without any contributions

MINIMUM REQUIRED DISTRIBUTION

Distributions must be taken by April 1st of the calendar year following the calendar year in which you reach age 73.

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