State employees

Make sense of your state retirement path.

Your state plan sets the rules for your pension or other retirement benefits. Use its documents and estimates as the foundation for planning.

Questions to explore

What would you like to understand?

Which retirement plan covers my service?
What service and age requirements apply to me?
How do my savings fit with my projected benefit?
Which choices could affect health coverage or survivors?

Start with your state plan

Find your plan membership details, recent benefit estimate, and any supplemental savings statements. Check each important rule with your retirement system before making a decision.

Official source: The IRS describes several plan types used by public employers, including 401(a) and governmental 457(b) plans. ↗

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.

Start your review