When federal employees move between agencies or change payroll offices, the transition of their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account information is crucial. This procedure is facilitated by the TSP-19 form, titled "Transfer of Information Between Agencies." Designed to ensure a smooth transfer, this form involves both the losing and gaining agencies in a coordinated effort to handle the TSP details. Regardless of whether or not the employee is actively contributing to their TSP at the time of the transition, the form captures essential details such as employee personal information, TSP enrollment status, contribution elections, and any loan information that may be relevant. Additionally, it provides a section for documenting the identification details of the losing agency. This form not only aids in keeping the TSP account's operational facets intact during the transition but also encompasses a range of data from basic personal identifiers to more complex financial elements like the status of loans and contributions. Importantly, the form serves a dual purpose: it keeps the involved agencies informed, and it ensures that employees are not left in the dark about the status of their retirement savings during periods of transition.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form Tsp 19 Fillable |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | 19 fillable, 19 transfer, tsp enter, tsp revised |