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Retirement Rules For State Government Employees In Bronx
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As of October 2021, New York state became the latest state to require private sector employers to provide their employees with a retirement savings plan.
To receive the full retirement benefit, you must retire at age 62 or older or, if you have at least 30 years of credited service, you may retire as early as age 55. With less than 30 years of credited service, you may retire between the ages 55 and 62 and receive a reduced benefit.
Vesting is automatic; you do not have to fill out any paperwork to become vested. Tier 1, 2, 3 or 4 members who have at least five years of credited service are vested. As of April 9, 2022, Tier 5 and 6 members also only need five years of service credit to be vested.
For 2024, eligible taxpayers can contribute $23,000 to their 401(k) account and that is up from $22,500 in 2023. The limit on catch-up contributions for 401(k) plans for 2024 is $7,500 — the same as it was in 2023, bringing the total elective deferral contribution limit to $30,500.
The SECURE 2.0 Act increases 401(k) and SIMPLE IRA catch-up contributions for people age 60-63. Starting in 2025, the maximum additional catch-up contribution will increase from $7,500 to $11,250 for individuals who are between the ages of 60 and 63. This amount will be indexed for inflation annually after 2025.
On October 21, 2021, Senate Bill S5395A was signed into effect by New York Governor Kathy Hochul. The bill guarantees private sector and nonprofit employees the opportunity to invest in a qualified retirement plan by requiring employers to provide access to a Roth IRA.
The current full retirement age is 67 years old for people attaining age 62 in 2025. (The age for Medicare eligibility remains at 65.) Refer to Benefits By Year Of Birth for more information.