Hackensack Meridian Health 401(k) Plan

Hackensack Meridian Health offers an employer match of Employer contributions of $3,126 per participant annually (may include profit sharing or non-elective contributions). Use our employer match calculator to see how much free money you could earn.

You can access your Hackensack Meridian Health 401(k) account through the plan provider's participant portal. The plan serves 46,182 active participants. If you're a current or former employee, use the login link above or contact the plan administrator at the phone number listed on this page. First-time users will need to register using their Social Security number and date of birth.

For 2026, Hackensack Meridian Health 401(k) participants can contribute up to $24,500 in employee deferrals. Participants aged 50+ can contribute an additional $8,000 in catch-up contributions (total $32,500). Those aged 60-63 can make super catch-up contributions of $11,250 (total $35,750). Currently, Hackensack Meridian Health participants contribute an average of $4,826 per year in employee deferrals. Employer contributions are separate from these limits.

Many Hackensack Meridian Health 401(k) plans offer loan provisions. As of the latest filing, Hackensack Meridian Health participants had $31.2M in outstanding loans (averaging $675 across participants with active loans). The IRS limits 401(k) loans to the lesser of $50,000 or 50% of your vested balance. With an average account balance of $52K in the Hackensack Meridian Health plan, the maximum potential loan amount for a fully vested participant would vary accordingly. Check with your plan administrator for specific loan terms, or see our withdrawal rules guide.

When you leave Hackensack Meridian Health, you have several options for your 401(k): keep it in the plan (if the balance is over $7,000), roll it over to a new employer's plan, roll it to an IRA, or take a cash distribution (subject to taxes and potential penalties). In the most recent filing year, the plan processed $103.3M in distributions to departing or retired participants. Employer match contributions may be subject to a vesting schedule.

According to the most recent Form 5500 filing, the Hackensack Meridian Health 401(k) plan has 46,182 active participants managing $2.4B in plan assets. The average account balance is $52K per participant.

Many major employers, including Hackensack Meridian Health, offer both traditional pre-tax and Roth after-tax 401(k) contribution options. Given that Hackensack Meridian Health participants average $4,826 in annual deferrals, choosing between Roth and traditional depends on whether you expect your tax bracket to be higher or lower in retirement. Contact the Hackensack Meridian Health plan administrator for availability.

The Hackensack Meridian Health 401(k) plan typically offers a range of investment options including target-date funds, index funds, actively managed funds, and potentially company stock. The plan generated $649.2M in total investment income during the last filing year. Use our 401(k) calculator to project growth, or log into your account to see current options.

For 2026, Hackensack Meridian Health matches Employer contributions of $3,126 per participant annually (may include profit sharing or non-elective contributions). The 2026 employee deferral limit is $24,500 ($32,500 if 50+, $35,750 if 60-63). Use our match calculator to estimate your free money.