The transition of DEA Annuity Fund accounts from the Trustee-Directed Plan to the new Empower Retirement Self-Directed Plan is now complete, and the system will be officially live on October 9, 2026.
The official DEA plan number is 524855-01.
Members transitioning to the new plan can now visit empowermyretirement.com to set up online access, view their accounts, and begin using Empower’s investment tools and planning features to self-direct their Annuity Fund assets.
Note: If you already participate in the Self-Directed Plan, this announcement does not affect you. It applies only to members transitioning from the Trustee-Directed Plan to the Self-Directed Plan.
Welcome to your new retirement experience.
Effective October 9th, you can access your account and begin using the planning features and tools available through Empower.
Get started on or after October 9th:
Visit empowermyretirement.com and select Register.
Select the I do not have a PIN tab.
Enter your personal information and create a username and password.
Going forward, select Sign in to access your account.
Once you’re signed in, take a few minutes to:
Confirm that your personal information is current.
Review your plan’s investment options.
Explore the planning tools and resources available to you.
You can also access your account using the free Empower app, available for iOS® and Android™ devices.
As a reminder:
Your account transferred from Option 1 (the Trustee-managed option) to Option 2 (the self-directed option) and your assets were invested in the Trustee Managed Fund. You can now move that money to other investment options available in the Plan.
Want to keep your money in the Trustee-Managed Fund? No action is required.
Want to move your money? You can transfer it to other investment options available in the Plan.
Important: The Trustee-Managed Fund is closed to new contributions and exchanges. If you move money out of this investment, you cannot move it back.
Securities, when presented, are offered and/or distributed by Empower Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. EFSI is an affiliate of Empower Retirement, LLC; Empower Funds, Inc.; and registered investment adviser Empower Advisory Group, LLC. This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide investment, legal, or tax recommendations or advice.
Questions?
Call Empower at 833-569-2433. Representatives are available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern time and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern time.
This is a new feature that is currently being updated. Your dependents and beneficiaries are on file at the DEA Health Benefits Office. If you are unsure and would like to confirm any information, please contact Health Benefits at 212-587-9120.
This is a new feature that is currently being updated. Your dependents and beneficiaries are on file at the DEA Health Benefits Office. If you are unsure and would like to confirm any information, please contact Health Benefits at 212-587-9120.
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