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  1.  Requesting a Loan

    Show Me How to Request a Loan To request a loan from your retirement account with Sentinel Group, click  HERE  or follow these simple steps: (please note: these steps will only be available if your plan allows loans) 1.  To ...
  2. Dependent Care FSAs Explained

    A Depending Care FSA is a savings account that lets you set aside pre-tax oney to cover the cost of caregiving expenses while you work. Watch this short video to learn more: ...
  3.  Health Insurance 201

    Now that you've mastered the basics of health insurance, let's go one step further. Watch this short video to learn more advanced terms to help you make even smarter healthcare decisions.       ...
  4.  Health Insurance 101

    Confused by your health insurance options? Whether you're choosing a plan or trying to understand your benefits, knowing the key terms can make a big difference. Let's break them down together in this short video.       ...
  5. HSAs Explained

    An HSA (Health Savings Account) is a unique savings account that lets you use tax free money to cover medical expenses, but keep in mind that it's only available if you have a high deductible health plan. This short video explains how they work: ...
  6.  Dependent Care FSA

      A Dependent Care FSA account is generally used to cover expenses for the care of a “qualified dependent” under the age of 13 while the you and your spouse are working or looking for work.  Additional covered expenses inclu...
  7.  How Does a Health (Medical) FSA Work?

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  8. Calculate Your Distribution Amount

    Use our distribution calculators to estimate your distribution prior to submitting your request.  How much will you receive?   When taking a cash distribution, taxes and fees may effect the amount of your withdrawal, click here   to calcula...
  9.  Requesting a Distribution

    You can request a distribution from your online account by clicking the link below. Click here for the withdrawals page. You may also review the guide below to learn how to request a distribution from your retirement account. This includes a cas...
  10. HSA Tax Forms

    All distributions from your HSA plan will be reported to the IRS and you will receive a form 1099-SA showing the total amount taken from the plan within the corresponding tax year. Distributions are exempt from income taxes as long as funds are used...