8 The ACA mandate only applies if you are rehired by the institution that sponsored this Plan. You may work anywhere else and utilize all of the benefits. General FAQs (cont.) If I leave my employer, can I roll my Plan balance into another retirement healthcare account or another qualified retirement plan? No. The funds in your Plan account must remain in your employer’s plan and are only accessible for reimbursement of QMEs after your meet the Plan’s claims eligibility requirements. Can I submit a reimbursement request for health plan premiums in advance? Yes. You can be reimbursed for prepaying insurance premiums up to 12 months in advance. You will need to submit an insurance statement that specifies your contracted premium amount for the year or for the defined coverage period for which you are requesting reimbursement. Along with your insurance statement, you must submit proof that you have prepaid premiums to the insurance carrier. Can I set up recurring reimbursements? Yes. You can request recurring monthly reimbursements for insurance premiums through the claims portal, eliminating the need for you to submit reimbursement each month for the same expense. You must submit supporting documentation that clearly displays a start date and end date for the specific premium. Examples of acceptable supporting documentation for recurring claims include but are not limited to Medicare award letters and carrier enrollment confirmation statements. Premiums will automatically be reimbursed at the beginning of each month for the prior month’s coverage. Is there a limit to the amount for which I can be reimbursed? Yes. You can be reimbursed for QMEs up to the full balance your account. Reimbursements are processed from the available account balance in the Nuveen Money Market Mutual Fund. If a claim exceeds that balance, you may need to transfer funds from your Nuveen Life Cycle Mutual Fund to the Nuveen Money Market Mutual Fund to ensure your reimbursement is processed. You can transfer funds online at tiaa.org, through the TIAA app or by calling 877-554-2004, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (ET). How long does it take for funds to transfer to the Nuveen Money Market Mutual Fund? Transfers are processed as of the close of business on the New York Stock Exchange, which is usually 4 p.m. (ET) Monday to Friday. Transfer requests received after close of business are processed as of the close of the next business day. Can I continue to use my account if I return to work? It depends on where you return to work. An Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandate provides that active account holders and any eligible dependents cannot use the reimbursement benefit while employed in any capacity at the institution that sponsors this plan. This includes retirees who are rehired on a part- time or by-appointment basis. If you are rehired, your benefit entitlement and claims access will be suspended. Only when you are not employed by the institution can you and your eligible dependents use the reimbursement benefit.