Method Comparison

Cost

TAT

Hit Ratio

Notification

Use Employee Locator

$10 per name

24 hours

99% on first try

Check employer records

Your Time

-

-

-

Check benefit plan records

Your Time

-

-

-

Check other company records

Your Time plus their Time

-

-

-

Use SSA letter forward service

$25 per letter

1-4 weeks

n/a

No notification as to success or failure of contact

Use IRS letter forwarding service

Under 50 letters per employer plan/per year = No Charge

Over 50 letters:
$1,750 minimum plus search and mailing

1-4 weeks

n/a

No notification as to success or failure of contact