The Plan differs from other defined contribution retirement plans (like a 401(k) or 403(b)), because it is designed and managed with public employees in mind. The New York State Deferred Compensation Board establishes and administers the Plan policies.
As always, you can speak with a Deferred Compensation Plan Customer Service Representative about the Plan and your account(s) on the phone by calling at (212) 306-7760, 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, except holidays.
Qualified Distribution from your Roth 457 or Roth 401(k) account is made either before age 59½ or before the fivetaxableyears period of participation has been completed. The earnings from NonQualified Distributions from the Roth 457 are subject to all applicable income taxes.
The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a state-sponsored employee benefit for state employees and employees of participating employers. Available 24 hours a day. Personalized assistance is available 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, except holidays.
You can't borrow from an IRA, and early withdrawals could incur taxes and penalties.
The regular yearly contributions amount for Deferred Compensation will increase from $23,000 to $23,500. The catch-up contribution limit that generally applies for employees aged 50 and over remains at $7,500 for 2025 for a combined maximum contribution limit of $31,000 in 2025.
Non-Qualified distributions are subject to all applicable taxes and a 10% early withdrawal penalty. Funds can be rolled over to another Roth 401(k), Roth 457, Roth 403(b), or Roth IRA.
You may keep your contributions in the Plan and continue to build savings for retirement. However, you may withdraw your contributions if you: Have a Plan account balance of less than $5,000, exclusive of any assets you may have in a rollover account, AND. Have not contributed to the Plan in the last two years, AND.
You can withdraw your Roth NYCE IRA assets at any time. However, if the distribution is a not a Qualified Distribution you will be subject to income taxes on all the earnings along with a 10% early withdrawal penalty. You can leave amounts in your Roth NYCE IRA as long as you live.