The Plan offers you an opportunity to defer benefit payments until as late as age 72 or as long as you're still working. The Plan will also calculate and send your Required Minimum Distribution after you turn age 70½, if your systematic withdrawals are less than required.Complete this form only if you are age 73 or older and intend to request the minimum withdrawal required. Former employees who have terminated employment with the University of Michigan may take a cash withdrawal at any age. NYS Pension Taxation Requirements By State. Will Your NYS Pension be Taxed If You Move to Another State? DISTRIBUTIONS. Age based distribution. Your employer will typically allow you to withdraw funds once you've reached 70½.