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6.7 In September 2026, the Governor of New York signed two bills into law that raise the mandatory retirement age for New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers from 63 to 65.

Question
6.7 In September 2026, the Governor of New York signed two bills into law that raise the mandatory retirement age for New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers from 63 to 65. The laws also make pension related updates for Tier 2 officers. Will the VCF make policy changes or calculate awards differently based on the new laws? Do I need to amend my claim if I already received an award based on my NYPD retirement?
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Answer

No. The VCF uses information provided by the NYPD to calculate awards for loss of earnings and pension benefits (see details in Section 2.2.g of the VCF Policies and Procedures). We do not use a mandatory retirement age or distinguish between tiers when calculating awards based on NYPD retirement.  As a result, neither VCF policy nor award calculation methods require updates because of the new laws. 

If you have a pending claim with the VCF, you do not need to take any action. If you have already received a VCF award, you do not need to amend your claim because the new laws will not change your award. 

FAQ Topic
Section 6: Compensation and Payment
FAQ Status
New
Question Number
6