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.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. Required Minimum Distribution (PDF) (PDF) – Learn what you need to do upon reaching age 72 and get the necessary paperwork to request a distribution. Age (40 years or older). This overview is designed to assist the reader in the use and comprehension of the City of San Antonio's. Adopted Budget Document.