New Federal Proposals Will Make Annuities More Available To Workers
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American workers will be better able to access annuities and address their lifetime retirement security needs under a series of steps taken today by the U.S.
Treasury's actions will make it easier for workers participating in employer-sponsored retirement plans to use a portion of their savings to acquire an annuity that offers guaranteed income for life. Treasury would eliminate some of the burdens that discouraged retirement plans from offering annuity options to participants.
"Treasury has advanced a major plan to address our nation's retirement income crisis. Millions of American workers are not prepared for the challenge of managing assets through a lengthy retirement. They face a real risk of outliving their assets, possibly facing economic hardship at one of the most vulnerable stages of their lives. Helping today's workers achieve lifetime retirement income can help avert a crisis in the years ahead, when much of the baby boom generation will leave the workforce," said ACLI President and CEO
Today's actions follow a
ACLI's response focused on the unnecessary administrative burdens faced by retirement plans that want to offer annuity options to participants.
"Treasury wisely recognized the need to help people secure a stream of income they could not outlive. We are gratified that Treasury responded to many of our suggestions. Our common goal should be to help assure the financial security of American workers throughout their retirement years," Kempthorne said.
Also, the
Under the DOL rule, employers will receive information from service providers under uniform rules for describing the costs and benefits of plan products and services. The rule takes effect
"Life insurance companies provide outstanding service and excellent value to retirement plans. We hope the new rule will help employers recognize the benefits life insurers can offer plans," he said.
Information about the steps taken today can be found at:
Treasury Release http://www.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/Pages/tg1407.aspx
Treasury Fact Sheet http://www.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/Documents/020212%20Retirement%20Security%20Factsheet.pdf
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