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.Age as of the Participant's birthday in the distribution calendar year; or. This increase in member retirement appointments also aligns with the increase in retirements over the fiscal year.