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Out-of-Service Death Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… If you are a vested member with at least ten years of credited service, have not retired and you die more than one year after leaving public employment, 50 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/out-service-death-benefitOrdinary Death Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… The salary is limited by Section 130 of the Civil Service law. The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of … are also payable to your beneficiary. Filing Your family or employer should notify us of your death as soon as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/ordinary-death-benefitAvailable Options – Article 14 Benefits
… life. Under this selection, all payments cease upon your death. When you die (even if it is only one year, or sooner, … your birth date and that of your beneficiary. After your death, your beneficiary will receive the same monthly amount … dies before you, all benefit payments will stop at your death. Joint Allowance — Partial* This option will provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/available-optionsSocial Security Adjustment – Article 14 Benefits
… be reduced by one-half (50 percent) of the primary Social Security benefit — regardless of whether you are actually collecting a benefit from Social Security. The primary Social Security benefit is the part of your Social Security benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/social-security-adjustmentEscalation – Article 14 Benefits
… Escalation is the annual increase or decrease of a benefit, based on the cost-of-living index. Service retirement benefits can be … it will increase or decrease each April at a rate equal to the increase or decrease in the cost-of-living index or 3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/escalationRetirement at Age 62 With Less Than 20 Years of Service – Article 14 Benefits
… Example: Retiring with 18 years of credited service and a $60,000 FAS Estimated primary Social Security benefit = … for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/retirement-age-62-less-20-years-serviceEarly Retirement – Article 14 Benefits
… With 20 years of service credit, you can apply for early retirement regardless of your age. The early retirement benefit equals 42 percent of your FAS for 20 years of service credit plus an additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/early-retirementNormal Retirement – Article 14 Benefits
… Retiring with 25 years of credited service and a $60,000 FAS Estimated primary Social Security benefit = $12,000 50 percent × $60,000 = $30,000 Total Annual Benefit At Age 62: $12,000 × 50 percent = $6,000 Primary Social Security Benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/normal-retirementAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Article 14 Benefits
… plan. Meet the service credit requirement to retire in a special 20- or 25-year plan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Article 14 Benefits
… as early in your career as possible ensures that: If there is a cost, it will be less expensive than if you wait to … will be processed more quickly if your service credit is in order. Records we need to verify your service will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditPayment for Service Credit – Article 14 Benefits
… costs. Example of Mandatory Past Service Costs: You joined the Retirement System on July 13, 2009, but your employer did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/payment-service-creditCredit for Previous or Military Service – Article 14 Benefits
… You may be able to obtain credit for your previous public employment or military service. It … member. Military Service You may be able to receive credit for some or all of your military service. To determine your … please write to our Member & Employer Services Bureau. For reinstatement to Tier 1 or Tier 2, you must send us a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/credit-previous-or-military-serviceLeaves of Absence – Article 14 Benefits
… Half credit is given for sick leave at half pay. Since service is usually not credited for … Authorized, unpaid medical leaves of absence; or Unpaid leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. Workers’ Compensation You may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/leaves-absenceEnding Your Membership – Article 14 Benefits
… as an officer or employee of an employer that participates in the New York State and Local Retirement System; Have less …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/ending-your-membershipWithdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – Article 14 Benefits
… at 5 percent per year); or Leave your contributions in your account and qualify for a retirement benefit when you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… to begin receiving your vested retirement benefit at your early retirement age or when you reach age 55. Your early retirement age is the age at which you would have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/becoming-eligible-benefitContributing Toward Your Retirement – Article 14 Benefits
… employer, once you join the Retirement System, all salary and service earned in connection with all employment must be … federal income tax; Reported as wages for New York State and local income taxes; Reported as wages for Social Security; Reported as wages to the New York State and Local Retirement System, and used in the calculation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/contributing-toward-your-retirementTier Status – Article 14 Benefits
… 3 member covered by Article 14 if you joined the Police and Fire Retirement System on or after July 1, 2009 but … not elect to be covered by Article 22 (Tier 5) benefits and you: Elected coverage under your employer’s special … coverage under your employer’s special 25-year plan and your employer offers the one-year final average salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/tier-statusRetirement System Membership – Article 14 Benefits
… paid firefighters working for employers that participate in the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/retirement-system-membershipStay Informed – Article 14 Benefits
… Your retirement benefits are an important part of a solid financial plan. They can help you and your beneficiaries achieve financial … forms , read informative booklets and brochures , and get tips on preparing for retirement . Attend a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/stay-informed