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For State Employees

Voluntary Retirement Savings Programs

Plan

Description

Eligibility

2026 Contribution Maximum

50 and Over Catch-up Provision

60 to 63 Catch-up Provision

Vesting 

Voluntary Savings  403(b) SUNY Voluntary Savings 403(b) Plan  All active employees of SUNY are eligible to participate. $24,500 Up to $8,000 additional annual deductions (for 2026) are permitted for those aged 50 and over (age as of 12/31/26) Up to $11,250 additional annual deductions (for 2026) are permitted for those aged 60 to 63 (age as of 12/31/26) Employee voluntary contributions are fully vested immediately.
Deferred Compensation 457(b) NYS Deferred Compensation Plan  All active employees of SUNY are eligible to participate.  $24,500 Up to $8,000 additional annual deductions (for 2026) are permitted for those age 50 and over Up to $11,250 additional annual deductions (for 2026) are permitted for those aged 60 to 63 (age as of 12/31/26) Employee voluntary contributions are fully vested immediately. 

SUNY Voluntary Savings Plans

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Investment Providers

Fidelity Investments [403(b)(7) Mutual Funds]
1-844-FOR-SUNY (844-367-7869)
www.netbenefits.com/SUNY

Teachers Insurance Annuity Associate (TIAA)
1-800-842-2252
www.tiaa.org/suny

VALIC Retirement
1-800-448-2542 or 1-888-569-7055
www.valic.com/suny

Voya Financial
1-800-584-6001
https://suny.beready2retire.com/

NYS Deferred Compensation Plan (457)
1-800-422-8463
www.nysdcp.com