457(b) plan
Welcome to the website Corebridge Retirement Services has created especially for you, as an eligible employee of the State of Florida 457(b) Deferred Compensation Savings Plan.
The State of Florida Deferred Compensation Plan is an excellent way to help accumulate money for your retirement. Income from this plan, when combined with other sources of retirement income, can help provide you with what you'll need during retirement.
The plan highlights are only a brief overview of the plan's features and are not a legally binding document. The information in this section does not modify the terms of the plan and in the event of a conflict, the terms of the plan control.
Take advantage today
As a state employee, you are immediately eligible to participate in the 457(b) DCP.
Starting early has its advantages
Contributions
SECURE Act 2.0 of 2022 changed the timing of deferral elections for governmental 457(b) plans. You may now elect to defer a portion of your compensation any time prior to the date compensation becomes available. The maximum amount you are allowed to contribute to your 457(b) plan is based on your taxable compensation as defined by the Internal Revenue Code.
Generally, you can contribute up to 100% of your salary on a pretax basis, up to the maximum IRS contribution limit. Special catch-up provisions may also be available. Talk to your financial professional for more information.
Catch-up contributions
You may also be eligible to contribute additional catch-up contributions if you meet the following conditions.
Can I stop or change my contributions?
You may stop, increase or decrease your contributions by giving notice to your employer. Your employer will change your contribution election as soon as administratively feasible after receiving your request. 401k and 403b plans allow participants to start and stop as they wish; that is now the same for 457b governmental plans.
Accessing your money before retirement
Withdrawals
In general, the money in your account may be distributed under any of the following circumstances:
- Unforeseeable emergencies
- Separation from service
- Your death
Note: Federal laws may impose restrictions on certain early withdrawals. The specific withdrawal options available to you, as well as the implications of the tax laws, will depend upon your individual circumstances, including legal and pension plan restrictions. Your financial professional can explain in more detail the specific withdrawal privileges available to you.
Unforeseeable emergency withdrawals
Your plan provides for withdrawals due to an unforeseeable emergency, which is defined as a severe financial hardship resulting from a sudden and unexpected illness or accident (involving the participant or a dependent), a loss of property due to casualty, or other similar extraordinary and unforeseeable circumstances due to events beyond your control. For more information regarding specific unforeseeable emergency hardship withdrawal provisions, call the automated information line at 1.888.467.3726.
In addition, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires you to take Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) withdrawals from your retirement account(s) annually beginning the year you reach the RMD eligible age. RMD eligible age is:
- Age 73 if you were born January 1, 1951, or later (The RMD eligible age will increase to age 75 after December 31, 2032)
- Age 72 if you were born after June 30, 1949, and before January 1, 1951 (For individuals turning age 72 in 2023, no RMD payment is required in 2023)
- Age 70 ½ if you were born before July 1, 1949.
Important considerations before deciding to move funds either into or out of a Corebridge Retirement Services account
There are many things to consider. For starters, you will want to carefully review and compare your existing account and the new account, including: fees and charges; guarantees and benefits; and, any limitations under either of the accounts. Also, you will want to know whether a surrender of your current account could result in charges. Your financial professional can help you review these and other important considerations. Consult a tax professional before making a decision to move funds either into or out of a Corebridge account.
An array of investment choices
The mutual funds available in your retirement plan will provide you with the flexibility you need to create a suitably diversified portfolio that matches your personal retirement time horizon, investment risk tolerance and investment preferences.
To view or print a prospectus, access “Prospectuses and Other Important Materials”. The prospectus contains the investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses and other information about the respective investment companies that you should consider carefully before investing. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money. You can also request a copy by calling 1.800.428.2542.
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