Hey, I'm 37. Would I be able to buy into the new program AND get my share of what I paid in already?
Well, youngster, I'd gladly take a payout of just what has been paid in for me and take nothing further. Seriously, I haven't heard any specifics about age cutoffs and the like.
I don't konw the details, but I think there is some provision for younger people to recoup what they've already paid in, or at least get benefits based on that amount without their other private investment income interfering with it. But I think the plan is still under development.