American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 resources

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 resources (effective beginning July 27, 2023)

• SFA Filing Instructions:
  • General SFA Application Filing Instructions
  • Addendum A (for plans that have engaged in certain events)
  • Addendum B (for plans that have suspended benefits)
  • Addendum C (for IFR filers seeking to file a supplemented application)
  • Addendum D (for MPRA plans)
• Templates:
  • Template 1 | Template 2 | Template 3 | Template 4A | Template 4B | Template 5A
  • Template 5B | Template 6A | Template 6B | Template 7 | Template 8 | Template 9
  • Template 10
• Checklists:
  • Checklist for a general SFA application | Checklist for a supplemented SFA application
• Additional Forms:
  • Lock-In Application
  • SFA Application Amendment Cover Letter
  • ACH Vendor Misc Payment Enrollment Form SF 3881
• Model Plan Information:
  • Amendment Under 4262.6(e)(1) Regarding Compliance
  • Amendment Under 4262.6(e)(2) Regarding Reinstatement
  • Certification by Plan Under 4262.7(e)(2) Regarding Reinstatement
• Annual Statement of Compliance:
  • Annual Statement of Compliance Instructions (Log in to the PBGC e-Filing Portal to submit an Annual Statement of Compliance. An Annual Statement of Compliance is subject to the filing rules in part 4000 of PBGC’s regulations.)
• Other Guidance:
  • IRS Notice 2021-38: Issues Relating to Special Financial Assistance from PBGC to Certain Multiemployer Defined Benefit Pension Plans
• Webinars and ARP SFA Webinar Slides

Interim Final Rule Resources (For informational purposes only and superseded as of August 8, 2022)

• SFA Filing Instructions: Instructions | Addendum A | Addendum B
  • Template Checklist
  • Template 1 | Template 2 | Template 3 | Template 4 | Template 5 | Template 6 | Template 7 | Template 8
  • FAQ on changes to instructions (December 2021)