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Retiree Publications

Here you will find a variety of publications that can assist you throughout your retirement. If you are unable to view or print PDFs, you may need to download a free copy of Adobe Reader. To request that a publication be mailed to you, call our Hotline at (800) 782-0289.

Access your personal NYSTRS benefit information at your convenience with a MyNYSTRS account. You may also print System forms.

The Path to Retirement: Understanding
the Retirement Process
A guide for new NYSTRS retirees that explains how the System processes retirement applications. (new window)

Retired Members' Handbook
A comprehensive resource for retirees. (updated online 1/12)

Discovering Retirement
A guide to the opportunities and challenges new retirees face. (updated online 10/11)

Working in Retirement
A look at earnings limits and their effect on your NYSTRS retirement benefit. (updated online 10/11) (new window)

General Income Tax Information
A fact sheet of taxes as they apply to loans, annuity savings funds, and death benefits. Common withholding questions as they relate to your retirement benefit are also addressed. (PDF)

Resource Newsletters

Subscribe to receive Resource electronically. MyNYSTRS account holders can subscribe on the Manage Account > E-newsletter Subscription page. Don't have a MyNYSTRS account? Register for one today and subscribe during the process.

Note to Members: We are obligated by law to ensure members receiving a benefit from NYSTRS are informed of additions to, or changes in, their benefits. We keep retired members informed through Resource. Toward that end, we are unable to honor member requests to be removed from our distribution list.

To request an audio version of Resource on CD, please contact us at (800) 356-3128, Ext. 4785 or convdel@nystrs.state.ny.us.