Local government employees

A clearer plan for your next chapter.

City, county, and other local government employees can have different benefit structures. Begin with the plan that actually covers your work.

Questions to explore

What would you like to understand?

Is my benefit administered by a local or statewide retirement system?
How is my service credited across employers?
What supplemental savings options do I have?
What should I confirm before setting a retirement date?

Connect your benefits and career history

Collect statements from each retirement system and workplace savings account connected to your career. If you have changed employers, ask the relevant plan administrators how service is treated.

Official source: The IRS lists governmental 457(b) plans among the retirement plans state and local governments may offer. ↗

Your retirement system and employer determine your actual benefits. Use their records to verify eligibility, estimates, and deadlines.

Next step

Put your questions in one place.

Gather the documents and details you need for a productive review.

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