22. Participation upon return to eligible class
Publication 6165 — Defined Benefit Listing of Required Modifications and Information Package (LRM) · 2026-10-03 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · United States
Statement of Requirement: IRC 410(a)(4)
Document Provision: _____
Sample Plan Language:
In the event a participant is no longer a member of an eligible class of employees and becomes ineligible to participate but has not incurred a break in service, such employee will participate immediately upon returning to an eligible class of employees. If such participant incurs a break in service, eligibility will be determined under the break in service rules of the plan.
In the event an employee who is not a member of an eligible class of employees becomes a member of an eligible class, such employee will participate immediately if such employee has satisfied the minimum age and service requirements and would have otherwise previously become a participant.
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