You can start contributing as soon as you begin working. In fact, your employer must automatically enroll you at a rate of $0.50 per hour in Employee Pre-tax 401(k) contributions (unless you opt out or choose a different contribution rate by sending an Enrollment/Change/Opt-Out Form to the Fund Office by email, fax or mail). Visit Start Work on the Life Events page to find the Defined Contribution Plan action steps.
If you previously opted out, you can re-enroll and start saving at any time. Simply complete the Enrollment/Change/Opt-Out Form and give it to your employer. Please note, even if you previously opted out, you must do so each time you change employers.
REMINDER: Your Plan is a 401(k) plan, which means it is qualified under the Internal Revenue Code, and allows you to invest on a tax-deferred basis.
