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  • 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