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A death benefit is a payout to the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, annuity, or pension when the insured or annuitant dies. For life insurance policies, death benefits are not subject to income tax and named beneficiaries ordinarily receive the death benefit as a lump-sum payment.

In order to opt out of this plan, you must meet all of the requirements outlined on the form, complete this form and return it to NYCERS within 180 days of becoming a Dispatcher Member. Note that this opt-out election is IRREVOCABLE.

Tiers 3 and 4 Under Tier 4, you would receive 1 ½% for each additional service year beyond 30. If you retire before age 62 with less than 30 years of service, the pension factor is reduced based on your age. If you are a Tier 3 member, you may retire under either Tier 3 or 4.

For the full retirement benefit, you must be 62 years old at retirement or, if you have 30 years of credited service, you may retire as early as age 55. With less than 30 years of service, you may retire as early as age 55, but you will receive a reduced benefit.

When he or she dies, the surviving designated beneficiary will be paid $12,867 per year (75% of $17,156). If the designated beneficiary predeceases the retiree, all payments would then end upon the death of the retiree. The retiree receives a reduced monthly lifetime benefit.

The death benefit is a one-time payment, not to be confused with survivor benefits, which are continuing payments made to the surviving spouse, ex-spouse, children or, in rare instances, the parents of the deceased.

NYCERS is a defined benefit retirement plan. ... All benefits payable are funded by employee and employer contributions and from earnings on the invested assets of the system. Multiple-Employer System. NYCERS is a cost-sharing, multiple employer public employee retirement system.

Survivor's Benefit for Retired New York State EmployeesThe Survivor's Benefit Program provides a death benefit to the beneficiaries of eligible retired New York State employees. For most retirees, the amount is $3,000. ... Your beneficiary(ies) for this benefit is tied to your pension payment option.

Your membership with NYCERS provides a guaranteed income for life upon retirement, as well as the opportunity to provide a continued retirement benefit to a designated beneficiary upon your death after retirement.