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FAQs and Answers


Q.
When do I become vested in my DC Plan account?
A.
Participants that began on or after January 1, 2017 become 100% vested after completing 3 Years of Service. Participants that began prior to January 1, 2017 are immediately 100% vested.

Q.
When can I have access to my funds in my DC Plan account?
A.
You may have access at the earlier of retirement, disability, age 59½ or severance from employment with all AMO Contributing Employers.

Q.
Can I make a contribution to my DC Plan account?
A.
Contributions are made solely from AMO Contributing Employers.

Q.
Can I take a loan against my DC Plan account?
A.
Loans are not permissible from your DC Plan account

Q.
How can I check my DC Plan account balance?
A.
You can check your balance by logging in to John Hancock website: myplan.johnhancock.com. If you have trouble accessing your account, please call John Hancock at (833)-388-6466.

Q.
Will our contributions be made into an investment?
A.
If you do not provide investment instructions to the Plan with respect to some or all of the assets in your account, those assets will be invested in the age appropriate Vanguard Target Retirement Fund ("Fund"). The QDIA is designed to provide long-term appreciation and capital preservation by investing in an appropriate mix of equity and fixed-income securities that is determined based on your age. The age appropriate QDIA is based on your year of birth as specified below.

Year of Birth Name of Investment
1900-1950 Vanguard Target Retirement Income Fund
1951-1955 Vanguard Target Retirment 2020 Fund
1956-1960 Vanguard Target Retirment 2025 Fund
1961-1965 Vanguard Target Retirment 2030 Fund
1966-1970 Vanguard Target Retirment 2035 Fund
1971-1975 Vanguard Target Retirment 2040 Fund
1976-1980 Vanguard Target Retirment 2045 Fund
1981-1985 Vanguard Target Retirment 2050 Fund
1986-1990 Vanguard Target Retirment 2055 Fund
1991-1995 Vanguard Target Retirment 2060 Fund
1996-2000 Vanguard Target Retirment 2065 Fund
2001-2005 Vanguard Target Retirment 2070 Fund

Q.
How can I make investment changes to my DC Plan account?
A.
If you would like to reallocate your DC Plan account into other investment choices, log into myplan.johnhancock.com and transfer your balance into other mutual funds with the DC Plan.

Q.
Will I receive a DC Plan account statement from AMO?
A.
You will receive a quarterly statement from John Hancock.

Q.
Do I need 200 days of service for a year of service in the DC Plan?
A.
100 days of Covered Employment equals one year of service under the DC Plan.

Q.
I have prior service under the SIU; will this time be credited under the DC Plan?
A.
Certain SIU service will be credited towards your DC Plan rate. Please see “SIU Service” under Calculation of DC Points in this booklet for details.

Q.
I have past service other than SIU; can this time be credited under the DC Plan?
A.
Only eligible SIU time will be counted towards your DC Plan Contribution rate.

Q.
Whom do I contact regarding questions about my DC Plan account?
A.
You can contact the AMO Plans Benefits Department at (800) 348-6515, ext. 14 or by email.