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IRS Pension Limitation – Article 14 Benefits
… The Internal Revenue Code limits the amount of salary that qualified pension plans, including the New York State and Local … … Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/irs-pension-limitationChallenging a Determination – Article 14 Benefits
… We can pay only those benefits authorized by law, and cannot pay you any benefits if you do not meet all the … denied or improperly calculated, you may request a hearing and redetermination to be held before a hearing officer. Your request must be in writing and filed with the Hearing Administration Bureau within four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/challenging-determinationMore About This Retirement Plan – Article 14 Benefits
… plan summary describes benefits provided by Article 14 of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) as enacted … and Local Retirement System, headed by the Comptroller of the State of New York, administers this plan. Our main office is in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/more-about-retirement-planAccidental Disability – Article 14 Benefits
… duties not caused by your own willful negligence. There is no minimum service requirement for an accidental disability … medical leave of absence for up to two years. If you are no longer in active service, you may be eligible if your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/accidental-disabilityOrdinary Disability – Article 14 Benefits
… Eligibility To qualify for the ordinary disability retirement benefit, you must: Be unable to perform your duties because of a permanent physical or … benefits. The Benefit If approved, this is a benefit equal to the greater of: One-third of your FAS or 2 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/ordinary-disabilityAccidental Death Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… should notify us of your death as soon as possible so we can forward the appropriate forms to your beneficiary. If you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/accidental-death-benefitOut-of-Service Death Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… but were gainfully employed during that time. Filing Your family or employer should notify us of your death as soon as possible so we can send the appropriate forms to your beneficiary. … Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/out-service-death-benefitOrdinary Death Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… An ordinary death benefit may be payable to your designated beneficiary if you have 90 days of service … or While you are on an authorized medical leave for up to two years (which may be extended for an additional two … Compensation or other employer-funded benefits for up to two years (which may be extended for an additional two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/ordinary-death-benefitAvailable Options – Article 14 Benefits
… beneficiary will receive the same monthly amount (without COLA) for life. If your beneficiary dies before you, all … receive a specific percentage of your benefit (without COLA) which you select (either 75, 50 or 25 percent) for his … the same monthly amount or one-half that amount (without COLA), depending on which option you elect, to your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/available-optionsSocial Security Adjustment – Article 14 Benefits
… of your Social Security benefit based on public employment in New York State. It is determined using your wages for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/social-security-adjustmentEscalation – Article 14 Benefits
… each April at a rate equal to the increase or decrease in the cost-of-living index or 3 percent, whichever is less. … date, the rate of increase or decrease will be reduced by 1/36th. If you retire more than three years prior to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/escalationRetirement at Age 62 With Less Than 20 Years of Service – Article 14 Benefits
… benefit is reduced by 50 percent of your primary Social Security benefit. Example: Retiring with 18 years of credited … service and a $60,000 FAS Estimated primary Social Security benefit = $12,000 2.1 percent × 18 = 37.8 percent × … = $22,680 $12,000 × 50 percent = $6,000 Primary Social Security Benefit Reduction $22,680 − $6,000 = $16,680 Total …
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 4 percent of your FAS for each year of service (or prorated portion thereof) beyond …
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 service on the first of the month following the month you … … Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/normal-retirementLeaves 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 time you do not receive a salary, credit is … of absence; or Unpaid leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. Workers’ Compensation You may be able …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/leaves-absenceEnding Your Membership – Article 14 Benefits
… than ten years of service credit, leave public employment for at least 15 days and voluntarily withdraw your … system; Retire; or Die. … Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/ending-your-membershipWithdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – Article 14 Benefits
… or Leave your contributions in your account and qualify for a retirement benefit when you become eligible. If you … have less than five years of service and do not qualify for a retirement benefit, you should file the Withdrawal … you do not withdraw your membership, make sure to apply for a retirement benefit when you become eligible. Once you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipContributing Toward Your Retirement – Article 14 Benefits
… You are required to contribute 3 percent of your gross earnings toward your retirement benefits for 25 … and Local Retirement System, and used in the calculation of all benefits paid by the Retirement System; and Calculated … to October 1, 2013 and is not retroactive. Page updated as of 11/13 … Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/contributing-toward-your-retirementTier Status – Article 14 Benefits
… their retirement plan election. There is no Tier 4 in the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/tier-statusRetirement System Membership – Article 14 Benefits
… in the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) must become members of the Retirement System. … … Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/retirement-system-membership