This is a supplemental retirement plan which provides employees with the opportunity
to invest money on a before tax basis, using payroll deduction. Because your taxable
income is reduced, you can invest money and defer taxes. The before tax aspect is
what makes tax deferred annuities very attractive. Participants defer federal and
state income tax on their contributions. In addition, interest or earnings on your
account accumulates tax-deferred. No taxes are paid on the account until you begin
withdrawing funds.

For more information about TIAA-CREF, please visit their home page at http://www.tiaa-cref.org .

You can also contact your TIAA-CREF agent, Louis Bundy, at 504-249-4704 or email to [email protected].

EGTRRA (Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act) of 2002 allows for the
following contribution limits on tax-deferred annuities for 2023: $22,500.00 per year, plus an additional $7,500.00 for participants if they will be over age 50
by the end of the calendar year of those older than 50. An additional catch-up provision may also be available for employees with 15 years
of service at the university. 

Call (985)549-2057 for more information.