Hiring an Existing Plan 3 Member

For Plan 3 members changing employers, report a begin date and employer contributions in Plan 3. Member contributions shouldn't be reported until the Member Information Form (MIF) is received with the member's rate option and investment program selections, or 90 calendar days default occurs. [Default is Rate Option A, WSIB investment program]
If the employee is working in an eligible position and has never been a member, stop. This employee must make a plan choice. Go to New Member Plan Choice
Include Plan 3 retirement information in your employee orientation. Provide the following publications: An Introduction to Plan 3 , which includes a Member Information Form, a Beneficiary Form, and a Plan 3 Investment Guide; and the appropriate Plan 3 Member Handbook
Direct members to ICMA Web site for more information to assist members with informed retirement planning decisions
Use the Retirement Status Form to document whether the employee has been a member or retired from a Washington State retirement system

View Plan 3 Resources for how to order publications and forms
Employers must keep a supply of forms and publications on-hand to provide to members

Educational seminars for Plan 3 members are available throughout the state. Refer members to the ICMA Web site to schedule a seminar.
There are special transmittal reporting requirements. See Special Reporting for Plan 3
View Plan 3 Resources for a listing of what is available