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The Business of Benefits

Senate Testimony on Open MEPS in the Gig Economy

By Robert Toth

There is a growing public policy concern regarding the ability of workers in the gig economy to access the ability to accrue retirement savings,. Though IRA’s and SEPs are, of course, available, they are nowhere near as effective as worksite retirement plans. Troy Tisue’s testimony at yesterday’s congressional hearing on retirement plans for the gig economy addresses how Open Meps® may help address this issue. In addition to his written testimony, Troy also discussed at the hearing on how there are ways in which aggregation programs-which are currently available- can be used to address this need. To read Troy’s testimony, click here.

 

Originally published at businessofbenefits.com

Citation

Robert Toth, Senate Testimony on Open MEPS in the Gig Economy, The Business of Benefits (February 7, 2018) [The Library at LexBlog, LEX-WK-7ZV79GH8, lexpid.org/7ZV79GH8]

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