91. Eligibility requirements not more favorable for highly compensated
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Statement of Requirement: Treas. Reg. § 1.401(a)(4)-4; Rev. Proc. 2017-41, sec.
5.162 023-37, 9.03(2) and ( 61 0)
Document Provision: _____
(Note to reviewer: Delete or restate any provision that permits highly compensated employees to become participants under more favorable terms than other employees.)
(Note to reviewer: Any past service credit under a Standardized Plan must meet the safe
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harbor in Treas. Reg. § 1.401(a)(4)-5(a)(3).)
(Note to reviewer: All optional forms of benefit, ancillary benefits, and other rights and
features (as defined in Treas. Reg. §1 .401(a)(4)-4) provided under the plan must be made
available to all participants.)
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