GME Applicants > Benefits & Stipends > Retirement

403(b)/401(k) defined contribution plans administered by AIG Retirement
Must be 21 years old and have one year of continuous service with Palmetto Health and be in an eligible employee status code to be eligible for the match.
Palmetto Health will match every dollar an eligible employee defers up to a maximum of 3.5% of base salary as follows:
- 1–4 years service: dollar for dollar
- 5–9 years service: $1.10 per dollar
- 10–14 years service: $1.20 per dollar
- 15–19 years service: $1.25 per dollar
- 20+ years service: $1.40 per dollar
6-year vesting schedule
Loans and hardship withdrawals available
Numerous investment options