Methodology: Unlike standardly available Census demographics, NeighborhoodScout uses dozens of custom models to transform 8.5 million raw demographic data elements from government sources into proprietary indices and insightsâ¦.
Benefit Payments and Direct Deposit. When your pension begins, you receive a benefit payment each month (unless you receive a mandatory cash-out payment or you have elected a voluntary cash-out of your benefit). You can elect payment by mail or through electronic direct deposit. We encourage benefit recipients to sign up for direct deposit.
Retirement Benefits Calculator â Glossary. Service Credit. Accumulated period in years, including partial years, for which you earned creditable compensation and made contributions under the Defined Benefit Program. You: Earn service credit every day you work. Earn service credit on paid leave.