Transaction Tasks and Procedures

Security Verification Requirements
Normal Distributions (in-service, lump sum, etc.): Web requests: DL needed only if the amount is over $20k DL not needed if request is entered by CSR Fo...
Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 12:48 PM
Rejected Distributions Due to Name/SSN Mismatch
Disbursement Rejections due to Name/SSN Mismatch The custodian Charles Schwab verifies a participant's name and SSN combination on file with BlueSta...
Wed, Sep 6, 2023 at 12:10 PM
Employment Status Request Updates
CSRs often receive calls from participants who state they are terminated but currently have an active status on file. It can typically take 1-2 payroll cycl...
Fri, Sep 22, 2023 at 10:18 AM
International Distributions
Schwab Procedures: If a participant has an international mailing address, we would be required to gather the following documentation depending on their ...
Mon, Jan 29, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Correcting Loan Payment Dates
There are occurrences where the loan payment date that is set up for a participant's new loan does not align with the company's payroll schedule in ...
Mon, Oct 9, 2023 at 3:52 PM
Incoming Rollover Processing (New, 2023)
{Under Construction} In order to rollover funds from their prior plan into their Ameritas BlueStar plan, participants must first complete the Rollover C...
Mon, May 20, 2024 at 4:02 PM
3(16) Distribution Approval Procedures
BlueStar Ameritas is the 3(16) Administrator for the attached list of plans, which means that we will approve distribution requests, QDROs, and death accoun...
Tue, Nov 19, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Cancel Loan Payoffs
When participants wish to payoff their outstanding loans, they will submit a Loan Payoff Request to CSRs, which generates an automated email with instructio...
Tue, Sep 10, 2024 at 10:50 AM
Known Vesting Issues - Reference Guide (WORK IN PROGRESS)
Compiling various plans with known vesting issues here as an easy reference guide.  Boggus - Partial Plan Termination R:\CAPITALClients\B...
Wed, Nov 20, 2024 at 2:29 PM
Pooled Employer Plan Inquiries & Distributions (e.g. T&L Manufacturing)
We have a small number of plans that are pooled plans where participants do not have individual accounts and the TPA is responsible for tracking participant...
Wed, Nov 20, 2024 at 2:28 PM