Distribution of earnings from the Roth 457 and 401(k) Plan before age 59½ or for a period shorter than five taxable years are subject to all applicable income taxes (Roth 401(k) distribution is also subject to penalties).
All inquiries related to EFT payment effective date, claim/benefit explanations, change of address and discontinuation of payments should be directed to the Law Department at workerscompensation@law.nyc or by phone at (718)724-5500.
A team of 17 regional Account Executives who offer local on-site educational programs to employees of participating employers. A team of HELPLINE Representatives located in Troy, New York that is available Monday through Friday 8am until 11pm and Saturday from 9am until 6pm.
The New York City Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) allows eligible New York City employees a way to save for retirement through convenient payroll deductions. This plan is administered by The Office of Labor Relations (OLR).
Please know that your assets that started and grew in your regular Plan account or were rolled over from another 457 deferred compensation plan are not eligible for a withdrawal until you leave public service, become age 59 1/2, or are needed for an unforeseeable emergency withdrawal.
Deferred compensation board members Note that board members do not have your personal account information, so please address questions related to your account to the HELPLINE, at 1-800-422-8463, or to your local Account Executive.
If you withdraw funds from a 401(k) before age 59½, you could be subject to a 10% penalty tax and lose some tax advantages. There are exceptions (see below). Between ages 73 and 75, depending on your birth year, you must start taking distributions from your 401(k).
State workers and some local government employees can save for retirement through the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan (NYSDCP). The NYSDCP offers traditional pre-tax and Roth 457(b) accounts.
The Deferred Compensation Plan has come to your phone! The NYC Deferred Compensation Plan has launched a new mobile web application (“mobile web app”) designed to provide you with easy access to your NYC Deferred Compensation and NYCE IRA account information - even when you're on-the-go!