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January 1, 2009: 403(b) Compliance Assistance Click here for Public Education Institutions Click here for Private Tax-Exempt Institutions This part of 403(b) University offers plan managers clear step-by-step instructions for dealing with the administrative intricacies of 403(b) plans. We invite you to follow these steps to keep your plan and your paperwork up-to-date and in compliance with regulations. And if you have questions, feel free to contact us. What kind of organization are you? Public Education Public Healthcare/Government/Church Private Tax-Exempt Employers Introduction to Compliance Essential Guided Self Administration: Overview with Retirement Manager Compliance Essential Public Education Solutions for Public Education Step 1: Update universal availability of your plan Step 2: Establish communication with your vendors Step 3: Transition to the new plan environment Step 4: Adopt a written plan document before December 31, 2008 Sample 403(b) Plan Documents for Public Institutions Public K-12 Plan Document and Adoption Agreement Instructions Public K-12 Plan Document and Adoption Agreement Public Higher Education Plan Document and Adoption Agreement Instructions Public Higher Education Plan Document and Adoption Agreement Public Healthcare/Government/Church Solutions for Public Healthcare/Government/Church Private Tax-Exempt Employers Solutions for Private Tax-Exempt Employers Step 1: Determine Your Plan Status ERISA Non-ERISA Step 2: Finalize Qualified Service Provider Agreements Step 3: Execute Plan Document and Send Copy of Document and Approved Vendor List to Approved Vendors Step 4: Review and Finalize Ongoing Administrative Procedures Sample 403(b) Plan Document for Non-ERISA Tax Exempt Employers Non-ERISA Tax Exempt 403(b) Document