Phone

Helpline: 1-800-422-8463
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. ET
Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET

Email

Don’t include personal information such as Social Security number. We will typically respond in one business day.

1 on 1 support

Meet your Account Executives, attend a webinar or schedule an appointment.

Frequently asked questions

Here are some questions and answers that may help you find what you are looking for.
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You have three different options:

Fax
1-877-677-4329

Standard mail
New York State Deferred Compensation Plan
Administrative Service Agency
P.O. Box 182797
Columbus, OH 43218-2797

Overnight mail
New York State Deferred Compensation Plan
Administrative Service Agency
1-LC-F2
1 Nationwide Plaza
Columbus, OH 43215-2239

Yes. While your pension may be your primary source of retirement income, the supplemental plan allows you to save the additional amount that your pension won't cover at retirement. To help prepare for how much you may need to plan for, use the My Income & Retirement PlannerSM.

You can enroll or learn more, by visiting the enrollment landing page.
Depending on when you enroll, deductions typically start on the pay cycle after you enroll.
Plan contribution limits are set by the IRS, and are typically adjusted each calendar year. View current, or historical contribution limits.
You may have the option to consolidate your assets into one plan. To learn more visit the consolidating your assets page.
Congratulations! There are a lot of big decisions when it comes to retirement. First thing to know is that your don't have to do anything with your retirement account. Your account will remain active after retirement, and we offer many options that can support you through retirement. Contact us or schedule an appointment to learn more about your options.
You can take your annual RMD in a lump sum or in partial withdrawals, perhaps in monthly or quarterly payments. Regardless of choice, be sure to withdraw the total amount by the deadline to avoid penalties. Visit our page to learn more about RMDs.
If you need to claim a participant account, as the named beneficiary, you can complete the Beneficiary Claim and Withdrawal Application form.
While your retirement plan is meant for long term savings, we understand that things happen. Learn more about your options.

Deferred compensation board members

The New York State Deferred Compensation Board is responsible for administration and strategic planning. Our board members include:

Diana Jones Ritter
Philip Fields
David J. Friedfel

If you have an issue that you would like to address to the Board, please e-mail James Reeves, Deputy Director, at James.Reeves@nysdcp.com.

Note that board members do not have your personal account information, so please address questions related to your account to the HELPLINE, at 1-800-422-8463, or to your local Account Executive.

Representatives do not offer investment advice.