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Program Education

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photo of co-workers looking at laptopWebcasts

DAS webcasts for state employees to learn more about the RIC deferred compensation benefit. There is no cost for benefit education offered by DAS. Attendees view supporting slides, documents, and Web sites while listening by phone or through the computer. To view dates and topics of all benefit education webcasts or to register, go to the benefits education calendar.

Periodically, RIC investment providers conduct webcasts on a variety of topics including online tools/account access, investment/retirement planning education, and other savings related topics. See Benefits Education Calendar for possible scheduled webcasts.

Recorded Presentations

Various RIC presentations have been recorded and are available for viewing at anytime. A recorded live presentation allows you to view the same visual aids used in the live presentation while you listen to the instructor's explanations and answers to questions posed by the audience.

RIC Basics - (Recording of June 16, 2017 Basics webcast) An overview of the features and benefits of participating in deferred compensation, including tax advantages, importance of saving for retirement, types of investments offered and how to enroll and make changes. Slides

RIC Distributions - (Recording of February 21, 2017 Distributions webcast) An explanation of eligibility and flexibility of payments from RIC. Discussion of options for deferral of vacation and sick pay, reallocation of investments, and other conditions that may effect your distribution decisions.

 

Slides

Monthly Webcasts

RIC Program Basics  Register to attend

This live 1-hour webcast simply defines the features and benefits of the state's deferred compensation program. Attendees learn the plan structure and tax advantages, the importance of saving for retirement, types of investments offered and basic investment terminology.

RIC Distributions Register to attend

This live webcast covers important information that is specific to state employees considering retirement. Attendees hear about options for deferral of vacation and sick pay, reallocation of investments, and distributions (taxable and non-taxable).

Benefits Education Calendar

 

 
State of Iowa Employees