The Plan will also calculate and send your Required Minimum Distribution after you turn age 70½, if your systematic withdrawals are less than required. At what age must I take the required minimum distribution (RMD)?.Effective January 1. Participating in the Program is one of the best ways to save money for your retirement. Benefit payments must begin at age 73 or upon termination of employment from the employer that participates in the Plan, whichever is later, under the Required. Deferred comp will allow you the ability like i said before to possibly get to to 90 possibly get to you know 100 of your salary.