The "Option Values at Various Ages" shows the effect on a defined benefit plan of delaying retirement for a selected number of years.  The controls at the top of the calculation page configure what data is displayed in the grid below (and also determines what appears in the report that corresponds to this calculation page).

The configuration options are discussed below.

Values to View in Grid

Click on the button (Monthly and Annual, Annual or Monthly) to select which data is displayed in the grid.

Show values for alternative options

This prompt determines if the alternative options (or only the primary option) is displayed in the grid.

Show option calculation values

This determines if the values for calculating the primary option (including final average salary, pre-penalty value and penalty) are displayed in the grid.

# of years to show after retirement

This configures how many years after retirement are displayed in the grid.