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403(b) plan overview and account access

The Anchorage School District’s 403(b) plan is a supplemental retirement savings account that allows employees an opportunity to make pre-tax investments in a variety of mutual funds and one fixed income option. Great-West Retirement Services is the sole bundled services provider for the district’s 403(b) plan.

 

Great-West also administers the state of Alaska PERS/TRS defined contribution retirement plans. Please note that the district’s 403(b) plan explained here is an entirely separate program.

Meet with a Great-West retirement plan representative

A representative from Great-West Retirement Services is available to discuss the plan and investment options in Anchorage at 301 W. Northern Lights Blvd., Suite 406 (northwest corner of C Street and Northern Lights). Call for an appointment at (907) 276-1500.

 

Download the Great-West "Who We Are" flyer (PDF) to learn more about Great-West.

Open a new account, transfer from an existing plan or change your salary deferrals (contributions)

All district employees:
Employees should have the following information readily available to enroll:

  • The amount you wish to contribute per regular pay period
  • How you wish to distribute your plan contributions (investment options)
  • Personal information such as your address and Social Security number

Employees with an existing ASD 403(b) account:
Employees may transfer or rollover funds from other qualified 403(b) plans into the district’s plan with Great-West. Those who choose to transfer their funds to Great-West must complete a transfer form. Check with your current vendor to see if fees apply. Employees who have an existing 403(b) account with the district should have received a PIN number from Great-West. See instructions below if you lost your PIN or need a new one. Use the PIN number to establish your Great-West account, select investment options and name beneficiaries (see online instructions).

 

Employees who are setting up a new account:
All employees should have received a PIN number from Great-West allowing them to establish an online or phone account. If you do not have a PIN, call Great-West client services at (800) 232-0859 (weekdays 5 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Alaska time) to receive a PIN number that is valid for 24 hours or request a PIN online (see instructions). After receiving a PIN, you can access the Great-West Web site and enroll online.

 

Employees who want to change the amount they currently contribute:
Employees can change the amount they contribute to the plan using the Great-West Web site or by submitting a salary deferral agreement form to the ASD Payroll Department.

 

Employees without Internet access:
Download and print a 403(b) enrollment plan form, visit ASD Human Resources at the Education Center, 5530 E Northern Lights Blvd., or call Great-West in Anchorage at (907) 276-1500 for enrollment forms. The downloadable PDF version can be completed by hand or the form’s highlighted fields can be filled in using your computer. Mail the form to the address listed on the form. After your enrollment has been processed, you can manage your account online or by phone.

Manage your account online or by phone

A PIN number is required to manage your account online or by phone. PIN numbers can be received by phone (instant response) or online (7- to 10-day wait).

IF YOU NEED A NEW PIN


CALL
(800) 232-0859
(weekdays 5 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Alaska time) to receive a PIN number that is valid for 24 hours
 
ONLINE
Go to www.gwrs.com
Our instuctions page
explains the steps required for obtaining a PIN
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IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A PIN


CALL
(800) 232-0859
to use the Great-West automated phone system
 
ONLINE
Go to www.gwrs.com Our instructions page explains how to set a user name and log on to the Great-West Web site
 

 



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