Get answers to frequently asked questions

MyCTSavings is a new retirement savings program created to help Connecticut’s 600,000 private-sector employees without access to employer-sponsored retirement plans. Here are answers to many of the common things we’ve been asked. If you have questions beyond these, we’re here to help. Just drop us a line.

Do I need to offer the program to work-study students?: Nope. You do not need to facilitate the program for full-time students in work-study programs.
Do payroll deduction IRAs count as a qualified, employer-sponsored retirement plan?: No. Payroll deduction IRAs are not qualified retirement plans as defined by either federal or Connecticut state statutes.
If I offer my employer-sponsored retirement plan only to some employees but not all, do I have to offer the State's program as well?: No, if you offer an employer-sponsored retirement plan to any of your employees, you will file a certificate of exemption and you will not need to facilitate the State's program.
Can cannabis-related businesses facilitate MyCTSavings?: Yes, cannabis-related businesses can facilitate MyCTSavings.