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Accidental Disability – Article 14 Benefits
… The Benefit This benefit is a pension equal to one-half (50 percent) of your FAS and is reduced by 100 percent of any Workers’ Compensation benefit payable and 50 percent of the primary Social Security benefit. If you are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/accidental-disabilityOrdinary Disability – Article 14 Benefits
… you must: Be unable to perform your duties because of a permanent physical or mental incapacity; Have five years of credited service; and Be eligible for primary Social … If approved, this is a benefit equal to the greater of: One-third of your FAS or 2 percent of your FAS for each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/ordinary-disabilityAccidental Death Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… dependent on your final federal income tax return for the year preceding death, until that person reaches age 21. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/accidental-death-benefitOut-of-Service Death Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… not retired and you die more than one year after leaving public employment, 50 percent of the ordinary death benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/out-service-death-benefitOrdinary Death Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… 90 days of service and your death occurs: While you are on the payroll; or While you are on an authorized medical leave for up to two years (which may … … Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/ordinary-death-benefitAvailable Options – Article 14 Benefits
… the maximum benefit payment to you each month for the rest of your life. Under this selection, all payments cease upon … your lifetime, and is based on your birth date and that of your beneficiary. After your death, your beneficiary will … your lifetime, and is based on your birth date and that of your beneficiary. After your death, your beneficiary will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/available-optionsEscalation – 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 eligible … at a rate equal to the increase or decrease in the cost-of-living index or 3 percent, whichever is less. However, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/escalationRetirement at Age 62 With Less Than 20 Years of Service – Article 14 Benefits
… Escalation Filing Your Application for Service Retirement (RS6037) must be on file with the Office of the State …
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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/early-retirementNormal Retirement – Article 14 Benefits
… You can choose normal retirement or early retirement, but must be separated from … With at least 22 years of service credit, you can apply for normal retirement regardless of your age. The normal … Total Annual Benefit + Full Escalation Filing Your Application for Service Retirement (RS6037) must be on file …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/normal-retirementPayment for Service Credit – Article 14 Benefits
… service currently not credited to you. There are two kinds of past service costs — mandatory and optional. Mandatory … you choose to make to purchase credit for a period of previous or military service. Once you have made payment … 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-creditLeaves of Absence – Article 14 Benefits
… Half credit is given for sick leave at half pay. Since service is usually not credited for any period of … please send a request to the Retirement System for review. State Police employees will receive up to one year of service credit per …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/leaves-absenceFull- and Part-Time Service Credit – Article 14 Benefits
… service credit by subtracting your beginning date of employment from the date you actually leave paid … basis; and You earn at least the annual equivalent of New York State’s annual minimum wage for your full career in public service. “Full-time” is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/full-and-part-time-service-creditEnding Your Membership – Article 14 Benefits
… withdraw your membership ; Transfer your membership to another retirement system; Retire; or Die. … Article 14 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/ending-your-membershipWithdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – Article 14 Benefits
… employment with at least five, but less than ten, years of credited service, you may choose to: End your membership … you choose to withdraw, or you have less than five years of service and do not qualify for a retirement benefit, you should file the Withdrawal Application (RS5014) no earlier than 15 days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipContributing Toward Your Retirement – Article 14 Benefits
… to contribute 3 percent of your gross earnings toward your retirement benefits for 25 years or until retirement, whichever is earlier. If you are employed by more … one participating employer, once you join the Retirement System, all salary and service earned in connection with all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/contributing-toward-your-retirementTier Status – Article 14 Benefits
… When you join the Retirement System, you are assigned to a tier depending on your date of membership. You are a Tier 3 member covered by … the Police and Fire Retirement System on or after July 1, 2009 but before January 9, 2010, you did not elect to be …
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 … achieve financial security in retirement or in the event of disability or death. Use these tips to help you understand … , read informative booklets and brochures , and get tips on preparing for retirement . Attend a pre-retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/stay-informedReceiving Your Benefits – Article 14 Benefits
… Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/receiving-your-benefits