Countdown to AUREUS
Employer Blackout Beginning March 6
The transition to AUREUS will require an employer blackout period beginning March 6, 2026, through the March 30 launch. During this time, employers cannot submit files or make demographic changes, and URS cannot accept payments or issue credits.
Payroll Files and Contributions
Once the blackout begins, URS cannot accept payroll files or corresponding contributions until launch. After AUREUS goes live, all employee certifications and contributions must be submitted in the new AUREUS formats through the reconfigured Employer Portal.
Interest and Penalty Amnesty
URS has established an interest and penalty amnesty period for payroll files that would normally be due during the employer blackout period. It will extend several weeks beyond the AUREUS launch date.
Contribution Posting Delays
Contributions will not post to employee records during the transition. Please inform your employees that, due to the blackout, March savings plan contributions may not post as timely as usual. Posting will return to normal after launch.
If you have any questions, please contact us at 801-366-7318 or 800-753-7318.
AUREUS Webinars in February
To help employers prepare for AUREUS transition, URS is offering four webinars in February. During these webinars, we'll visit the actual AUREUS employer portal to show you what to expect, where to find what you need, and provide demonstrations on how to use some of the AUREUS tools.
Roth 401(k) and Roth 457(b)
URS is adding the Roth 401(k) and Roth 457(b) to our Savings Plan lineup. Employers can choose whether to offer these plans, which will be available after AUREUS launches.
To adopt them, simply fill out a Roth 401(k)/457(b) Designated Roth Service Agreement Form and return it to URS. We must receive your form by March 6, 2026 in order to have them available to your employees when AUREUS launches on March 30, 2026.
What are Roth 401(k) and 457(b) plans? How can they benefit my employees? How do I offer them?
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Help Your Employees Save for a Secure Retirement
Opt for automatic enrollment in URS Savings Plans to increase employee participation. Studies show about 40 percent of employees don't participate in their employer’s retirement savings plans. However, automatic enrollment increases participation to about 88%*.
With automatic enrollment, new employees automatically participate in URS Savings Plans at a percentage the employer sets. The employee can proactively opt-out at any time.
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