HCE definition
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The HCE Group Average Percentage may not exceed 1.25 times the NHCE Group Average Percentage.
If the multiple use limit is exceeded, the Administrator shall determine a maximum percentage to be used in place of the calculated percentage for all HCEs that would reduce either or both the ADP or ACP for the HCE Group by a sufficient amount to meet the multiple use limit.
If the Alternative Limitation (defined in Section 12.2) is used to meet both the ADP and ACP Tests, the ADP and ACP for the HCE Group must also comply with the requirements of Code section 401(m)(9).
The HCE with the highest Deferral dollar amount shall have his or her Deferral dollar amount reduced in an amount equal to the lesser of the dollar amount of excess Deferrals for all HCEs or the dollar amount that would cause his or her Deferral dollar amount to equal that of the HCE with the next highest Deferral dollar amount.
If the ADP or ACP Tests are not met, the Administrator shall determine, no later than the end of the next Plan Year, a maximum percentage to be used in place of the calculated percentage for all HCEs that would reduce the ADP and/or ACP for the HCE group by a sufficient amount to meet the ADP and ACP Tests.