The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) has announced the 457(b) plan deferral limits for 2026, and the limits have increased.
► Please see the chart by clicking here to determine what your contribution limit will be for 2026.
Plan participants wishing to increase or decrease their Base/Salary, Special or Longevity contribution amounts must contact T. Rowe Price directly to do so, by either calling 1-888-457-5770, logging into your account at rps.troweprice.com, or logging into your account using the T. Rowe Price Personal® App. Changes made through T. Rowe Price will be transmitted periodically to the County (into Workday).
If you do not change your bi-weekly Base/Salary, Special or Longevity contribution amounts, your deferral rates in 2026 will be the same rates you elected in 2025, subject to the annual contribution limits noted on page 1. The Workday payroll system will stop you at the applicable IRS limit, based on your age and prior-year FICA wages from Suffolk County.
You may elect a rate for your Separation/SCAT check directly in Workday, by searching “Change Benefits”. We highly recommend that you meet with your Board Representative prior to making this election to discuss your specific situation, including your eligibility for a higher (Retirement Catch Up) contribution limit.
► You may view your current election rates on file in Workday at any time:
• From your Workday Homepage, search Benefit Elections
• Click on Benefit Elections
► Not saving in the Plan yet? The Plan’s website, scdeferredcomp.org contains all Plan information, a link to enroll online, or the ability to download/print an enrollment form.
► If you have any questions, please reach out to your Deferred Comp Board Representative: Association of Municipal Employees – AnaMarie Cucciniello AME Office: 631-589-8400Email: ACucciniello@scame.org