Welcome to your 2026 Humana retirement plan hub
Welcome to your 2026 Humana retirement plan hub
Important updates are coming to your 401(k) plan in 2026. As your retirement plan changes, we've mapped out this step-by-step guide so you can easily see what's changing, what's not changing, and what you need to do.
What's changing
Use student loan payments to earn your match
If you're paying off student loans, you can receive a retirement matching contribution to your retirement plan account from Humana based on your personal student loan payments. Look for more details to come once this new feature rolls out in Q1 2026.
Simplified contribution structure
For associates ages 50 and older, Humana is streamlining elective deferrals by removing the separate catch-up election and increasing payroll limits to include the catch-up amount. This also makes it easier to maximize your savings without additional steps. If you already have a catch-up contribution election on file on January 1, 2026, your catch-up election will be automatically combined into a single pre-tax and/or Roth contribution source. For example, if your pre-tax contribution election on file is 6% and your pre-tax catch-up contribution election is 1%, on January 1, 2026, your single-source pre-tax election will reflect 7%. Please review your elections to ensure that they align with what you're looking to contribute.
Additional changes
Increased pre-tax and Roth 401(k)1 contribution limits.
To help you save even more for retirement, the limit for pre-tax and Roth 401(k) contributions combined will be increased from 35% to 70% of your eligible compensation.
Roth catch-up contribution requirement for higher earners.
Beginning in January 2026, if you're age 50 or older and earned more than $145,000 in Social Security (FICA) wages in the prior year, any catch-up contributions must be made as Roth contributions. This change is required by the SECURE 2.0 Act. If this applies to you, it's a good idea to elect to make Roth contributions before you reach the IRS deferral limit to ensure that your payroll deductions for ongoing catch-up contributions will continue smoothly.
Increased after-tax savings flexibility.
The after-tax contribution limit is increasing from 2% to 7%, giving you even more room to save beyond traditional pre-tax and Roth 401(k) contributions.
Investment choices.
Updated investment fund choices will be available in February 2026. Learn more about these future fund changes.
What's not changing
Schwab Retirement Plan Services will remain the service provider
This creates a smooth transition by maintaining the same level of service and plan support that you're used to.
Match rate:
The company match rate is staying the same at 100% for the first 3% contributed and 50% on the next 2% contributed.2
One-on-one guidance:
Personalized guidance helps you better understand your retirement plan, investment options, and savings strategy. It's a simple, no-cost way to make informed decisions and feel more confident about your financial future.
Award-winning digital tools:
Tools include an interactive planning dashboard and sophisticated analytics wrapped into an easy and straightforward way for you to see how you're tracking against your retirement goals.
What you need to do
No action on your part is required.
These changes will take effect on January 1, 2026. At that time, you may want to consider:
- Adjusting your contribution elections to take advantage of the increased contribution limits.
- If age 50 or older, review your elections after January 1 to ensure that they reflect what you want to contribute. If you have over $145,000 in FICA wages in 2025, catch-up contributions are required to be Roth contributions.
- If you're paying off student loans, you may want to take advantage of the Student Loan Retirement Match once it is available.
FAQs and where to get help
If you have questions about these changes or want to know more about your retirement planning, book a one-on-one appointment with a Schwab financial professional.
Log in to your account at workplace.schwab.com and then go to Manage Account > Contributions to change your contribution elections.
Roth 401(k) contributions are taxed when they're deducted from your pay and may be withdrawn tax-free in retirement. Any earnings on Roth 401(k) contributions are eligible for tax-free treatment as long as the distribution occurs at least five years after the year you made your first Roth 401(k) contribution and you have reached age 59½ or have become disabled. Roth 401(k) contributions are eligible for company match and are subject to the IRS 402(g) limit.
After-tax contributions are also taxed when they're deducted from your pay and allow you to save beyond the IRS limit placed on Roth 401(k) contributions. Unlike Roth 401(k) contributions, any earnings on after-tax contributions are taxable upon withdrawal unless they are first converted to Roth via the 401(k) plan's in-plan Roth rollover feature. After-tax contributions are not eligible for company match.
Talk to a tax advisor for help deciding which contribution types make sense for you given your retirement savings goals and personal situation.
Need help or more information to navigate these changes?
Have a question?
Give Schwab Retirement Plan Services a call at 800-724-7526 (en español 877-905-2553). We're available from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
Looking for advice with your retirement plan?
Schedule a complimentary appointment with the Schwab advice team. Advice is provided by Morningstar Investment Management LLC, an independent registered investment advisor.3
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See the list of live and on-demand sessions here.
1. Earnings on Roth 401(k) contributions are eligible for tax-free treatment as long as the distribution occurs at least five years after the year you made your first Roth 401(k) contribution and you have reached age 59½, have become disabled, or have died.
2. Your employer may have a maximum match rate as well as other restrictions. Employer contributions are paid on a pre-tax basis and may be taxable at withdrawal.
3. At the direction of the Plan Sponsor, Participants may have access to advice services that can provide Participants with a retirement savings and investment strategy for their Plan account, furnished by Morningstar Investment Management LLC, an independent registered investment advisor and subsidiary of Morningstar, Inc. Recommendations are formulated and provided by Morningstar Investment Management through Morningstar® Retirement ManagerSM, an advice (non-discretionary investment advice) and managed accounts (discretionary investment advice and asset management) program which is intended for citizens or legal residents of the United States and its territories, and can be accessed through workplace.schwab.com. Morningstar Investment Management will select investment options appropriate for each Participant's strategy from the investment options available under the Plan as selected by the Plan Sponsor, Plan Administrator, or other Plan fiduciary. There is no guarantee a Participant's savings and investment strategy will provide adequate income at or through their retirement. Morningstar Investment Management is not affiliated with or an agent of Schwab Retirement Plan Services, Inc. (SRPS); Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (CS&Co.), a federally registered investment advisor; or their affiliates. Neither SRPS, CS&Co., nor their affiliates supervise, make recommendations with respect to, or take responsibility for monitoring the advice services provided to the Participants by Morningstar Investment Management. The Morningstar name and logo are registered marks of Morningstar, Inc.
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Schwab Retirement Plan Services, Inc. provides recordkeeping and related services with respect to retirement plans and has provided this communication to you as part of the recordkeeping services it provides to the 401(k) Plan.