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Becoming Eligible for a Benefit – Career Plan
… have accrued five years of credited service, you will be vested. This means you have earned the right to receive a … 3 and 5 members who are off public payroll may collect a vested retirement benefit at age 55. Tier 6 members who are off public payroll may collect a vested retirement benefit at age 63. The amount of your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/becoming-eligible-benefitContributing Toward Your Retirement – Career Plan
… Tier 1, 2 and 3 Members If you are a Tier 1 or 2 member, or a Tier 3 member covered by Article 11 benefits, you are not required to contribute toward your … less 3% $45,000.01 to $55,000 3.5% $55,000.01 to $75,000 4.5% $75,000.01 to $100,000 5.75% More than $100,000 6% There …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/contributing-toward-your-retirementApplying for Benefits – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… To apply for all Retirement System benefits, you must file the appropriate application form with the Office of the State Comptroller in a timely manner. Forms are … the State Comptroller. Giving your employer the form does not mean that you have “filed with the Comptroller.” As an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/applying-benefitsEnding Your Membership – New Career Plan
… officer or employee with an employer that participates in the New York State and Local Retirement System. 1 Updated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/ending-your-membershipVested Retirement Benefit – New Career Plan
… Eligibility You are eligible for a vested retirement benefit if you leave public employment before retirement age and you have five years of credited … you were an active member. 1 The date you are eligible to retire depends on your tier. Tier 1 Full vested benefit as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/vested-retirement-benefitViolating the Terms of a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… option and name the ex-spouse as beneficiary, the terms of that DRO will supersede any other designation. Problems can occur when a DRO is not on file at the time of a member’s retirement. If the member elects an option or designates a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/violating-terms-droRetirement Estimates – Divorce and Your Benefits
… an independent actuarial consultant, or use the Retirement Online benefit calculator or the Quick Calculator on our website for a projection of anticipated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/retirement-estimatesDisability Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… NYSLRS’ retirement plans provide for several different types of disability retirement benefits. However, NYSLRS does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/disability-retirementSubmitting a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… Matrimonial Bureau 110 State Street Mail Drop 7-9 Albany, NY 12244-0001 DROs can also be emailed to dro@osc.ny.gov or faxed to 518-473-0718. After receiving a signed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/submitting-droLoans: Applying and Repaying
… Retirement Online is the fastest and easiest way to apply for a loan with … NYSLRS. You can see how much you are eligible to borrow, what the repayment amount would be and if your loan will be … members, then follow the prompts). ERS Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 and PFRS Tier 3 (Article 14), 5 and 6 How much you can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/loans-applying-and-repayingPost Retirement Reporting
… you do not have retirees to report. Use our help desk form . From dropdown menu, select Post Retirement Reporting . … for help accessing Retirement Online , use our help desk form (from the dropdown menu, select Post Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/post-retirement-reportingPreparing for Retirement
… you’ll need to consider. Step One: Sign up for Retirement Online , our self-service tool that offers an easy and secure … totals, view or update your beneficiaries, estimate your pension amount and apply for service retirement. At Least … Most members can estimate their pension using the benefit calculator in Retirement Online . Sign in to your Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/preparing-retirementStay Informed – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… you understand your benefits and stay informed. Register for Retirement Online , a convenient and secure way to … information, view and update beneficiaries, and apply for a loan. Review your Member Annual Statement carefully and … booklets and brochures , and get tips on preparing for retirement . Attend a pre-retirement presentation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/stay-informedTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… before January 1, 2001 were given a choice between two death benefits. If you chose death benefit one and you die while in active service, your beneficiary will be paid the greater of the two death benefits; if you die after retirement, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsPerformance of Duty Disability – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… service you may have. Notice of Occurrence To be eligible for this benefit, you must file an application for a performance of duty disability retirement benefit … may be eligible to receive. You must also select an option for the payment of your disability benefits . Filing You, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/performance-duty-disabilityOrdinary Disability (Section 362) – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… ten or more years of service credit, you may be eligible for an ordinary disability retirement benefit. The Benefit If … equal to the greater of: 1/60th (1.66 percent) of your FAS for each year of credited service; or 1/60th (1.66 percent) of your FAS for each year of credited service plus 1/60th of your FAS for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/ordinary-disability-section-362Borrowing Against Your Contributions – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… loan balance at retirement. The approximate reductions are for calendar year 2017. The amount of the reduction changes … that causes your loan to exceed the federal limits for nontaxable loans. Exceeding these limits could result in significant tax consequences for you. You do not make the required payments on your loan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/borrowing-against-your-contributionsRetiring Before Age 62 – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… benefit reduction is prorated based on your exact age at retirement. Age at Retirement Percentage of Reduction 55 27 56 24 57 21 58 18 59 … with a reduced benefit, the reduction is permanent — it does not end when you turn 62. … NonContributory Plan with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/retiring-age-62Contributing Toward Your Retirement – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… Tier 1, 2 and 3 Members If you are a Tier 1 or 2 member, or a Tier 3 member covered by Article 11 benefits, … toward your retirement benefits, but may elect to make voluntary annuity savings contributions to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/contributing-toward-your-retirementPerformance of Duty Disability – New Career Plan
… service you may have. Notice of Occurrence To be eligible for this benefit, you must file an application for a performance of duty disability retirement benefit … may be eligible to receive. You must also select an option for the payment of your disability benefits . Filing You, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/performance-duty-disability