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Stay Informed – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… information or schedule a pre-retirement consultation . Subscribe to our blog, New York Retirement News , where … of retirement topics. Sign up for E-News , our email newsletter, for the latest NYSLRS news and information. Read your member newsletter, The Sentinel , for current retirement information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/stay-informedYour Membership Tier – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… When you join PFRS, you are assigned a tier based on your date of membership. You are in: If you joined: Tier 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/your-membership-tierPension Payment Options
… to continue payments to a beneficiary upon your death. When you apply for retirement , you’ll choose from several … value refers to what your pension benefit was valued at when you first retired. Your beneficiary, even if it is your … When NYSLRS members retire they must choose from several …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/pension-payment-optionsApplying for Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… To apply for all Retirement System benefits, you must file the … with benefit descriptions throughout this publication). For an application to be considered as “filed with the … need help, you can call 866-805-0990, make an appointment for a pre-retirement consultation or send your question using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/applying-benefitsReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Career Plan
… all of which will provide you with a monthly benefit for life. For example, you may elect the Single Life Allowance, which … may elect to receive a smaller monthly benefit to provide for a possible payment to a designated beneficiary after your … Career Plan for PFRS Tiers 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 Article 11 Sections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-electionEnding Your Membership – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… officer or firefighter with an employer that participates in PFRS. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ending-your-membershipVested Retirement Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… benefit at the earliest possible date, file a retirement application within 90 days before you become eligible. If we receive your retirement application after you become eligible, your vested retirement will be effective on the date the application is received. Remember, it is up to you to file a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/vested-retirement-benefitTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… between two death benefits. If you chose death benefit one and you die while in active service, your beneficiary will be … of the two death benefits; if you die after retirement, and meet the eligibility criteria, your beneficiary will … whichever was earlier. Example: Retirement at age 62 with a salary of $60,000 $60,000 × 3 = $180,000 (reduction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsOrdinary Disability (Section 362) – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/ordinary-disability-section-362Divorce – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… The New York State Court of Appeals has determined that retirement benefits are marital … distribution. “Equitable distribution” is the division of marital assets between spouses after the marriage has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/divorceBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… deductions in an amount sufficient to repay the loan and interest within five years. You may borrow only once in any … of your earnings. You may borrow only once in any 12-month period. Prior to retirement, and 30 days after … not make the required payments on your loan at least once every three months or do not complete payment within five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/borrowing-against-your-contributionsReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… all of which will provide you with a monthly benefit for life. For example, you may elect the Single Life Allowance, which … may elect to receive a smaller monthly benefit to provide for a possible payment to a designated beneficiary after your … Basic Plan ITHP for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 under Sections 370a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-electionEnding Your Membership – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
Basic Plan with Increased TakeHome Pay information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 under Sections 370a 371a and 375 Ending Your Membership
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/ending-your-membershipOrdinary Disability (Section 362) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… attorney, a power of attorney (POA) , or a court-appointed guardian who has been granted authority by the court may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ordinary-disability-section-362Credit for Military or Additional Service – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… be able to receive credit toward your retirement benefit for military service or other public employment. Military … eligible to purchase credit toward your retirement benefit for your military service. Military service is creditable … military service was before or after you joined NYSLRS. For more information, visit our Military Service Credit page …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/credit-military-or-additional-serviceContributing Toward Your Retirement – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Tier 2 and 3 (Article 11) Members You are not required to … and speak to a tax advisor if you have questions. Tier 5 Members You must contribute 3 percent of your … will not provide an additional annuity when you retire. Tier 6 Members You must contribute a percentage of your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/contributing-toward-your-retirementStay Informed – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… are an important part of a solid financial plan. They can help you and your beneficiaries achieve financial security in … or in the event of disability or death. Use these tips to help you understand your benefits and stay informed. … Members can view benefit information, update contact information, view and update beneficiaries, and apply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/stay-informedWorld Trade Center Presumption – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… If you participated in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup efforts, and … time, you should be aware of the benefits provided by the World Trade Center Presumption law. 1 You may be eligible for … be met for these benefits. For more information, visit our World Trade Center Presumption webpage . 1 Updated 12/21 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/world-trade-center-presumptionWorld Trade Center Presumption – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… If you participated in the World Trade Center (WTC) rescue, recovery or cleanup … time, you should be aware of the benefits provided by the World Trade Center Presumption law. You may be eligible for … meet for these benefits. For more information, visit our World Trade Center Presumption page . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/world-trade-center-presumptionPartial Lump Sum Payment – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… your monthly benefit will be permanently reduced . For most members, you will receive your PLS along with your … your retirement month. Eligibility To be eligible for the PLS payment, you must: Retire under a special 20- or … been eligible to retire with a service retirement benefit for at least one year before your date of retirement; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/partial-lump-sum-payment