Enrollment

Employees eligible to participate in the DCPLUS 457(b) plan are all employees of:

1: An agency under the personnel authority of the Mayor;

2: a subordinate agency as defined in the Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978; and

3: if approved by the Mayor, an agency not under the personnel authority of the Mayor or an independent agency.

A minimum contribution of $20 per biweekly payroll period or $43 per monthly payroll period is required under DCPLUS. There is no age or length of service requirement.

There are two easy convenient ways to enroll in the DCPLUS 457(b) plan.

Enroll by Internet - To enroll into the DCPLUS 457(b) plan you will need to have received an enrollment kit. If you have not received one, please contact the Local ING Office at (202) 442-9749. The enrollment kit contains information required to enroll using the internet such as instructions, plan and investment option information, etc.. Once you have your enrollment kit and are ready to enroll over the internet, Click Here. After completing the enrollment process over the internet you will also need to complete the Participation Agreement form. This form will indicate the amount you would like to begin contributing to the DCPLUS 457(b) plan. Completed forms should be returned to the address provided at the top of the form. For assistance completing the form please contact the Local ING Office at (202) 442-9749. Please not that it generally takes two pay periods from the date the payroll office receives your completed Participation Agreement in good order for your salary deductions to begin. For any questions regarding the Enroll by Internet process please contact the local ING Office at (202) 442-9749.

Meeting with a Local Representative - If you prefer to meet face to face with a local ING Representative please contact the local ING Office at (202) 442-9749. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Our office is located at One Judiciary Square 441 4th Street, NW Suite 340 N. You can meet with an ING Representative at the local office or your place of employment, whichever is more convenient for you. To enroll with a local representative, you will need to have your agency/organization code readily available and complete the Enrollment Form and Participation Agreement. Prior to completing the enrollment form, you should have received an Enrollment Kit which includes fund fact sheets for each investment option and an investment performance summary sheet. The fund fact sheets describe each investment option, the fund expenses, investment objective, strategy and investment risks. Upon completing the Enrollment form, your signature will serve as acknowledgement that you have received this information. You should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the investment options carefully before investing. Prospectuses, containing this and other information, can be obtained by contacting your local representative. Please read them carefully before investing.

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