Which businesses are eligible to participate in MERIT?

You are eligible to participate in the MERIT Retirement Savings Program if:

  • Your business is registered to conduct business in the state of Maine
  • You have at least five W-2 employees who have worked for you for at least 120 days
  • You have been in business for two or more years; and
  • You don’t currently offer a qualified retirement savings program to your employees

If your business already offers a qualified retirement plan to your employees, you are not eligible to participate in MERIT.