RMDs and “lost” participants – Steps to comply with your fiduciary duty

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Abstract: Losing contact with former participants who have vested benefits remaining in your plan can be problematic for both the former participants and the plan sponsor. The issue becomes more urgent when it’s time for them to begin receiving their required minimum distributions (RMDs) the year after they hit 70½. This article takes a look at why it’s a problem and what plan sponsors can do about it.