Retiree Resources

The following Web sites provide valuable information to retirees.

AARP — Addresses the needs and interests of people age 50 and above.

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) — A nonprofit organization seeking to improve the lives of older Americans.

Benefits Checkup — Maintains a list (and eligibility rules) of federal and state assistance programs for older Americans.

Medicare — Explains the rules for federal hospital insurance and medical coverage. Also visit the Medicare Interactive Counselor.

NYSHIP — Information for those retirees covered by the New York State Health Insurance Program.

New York State United Teachers — Statewide organization representing teachers, higher education faculty and other school-related professionals.

NYS Office for the Aging — Helps older New Yorkers with issues like health insurance, and offers a directory of senior housing.

The Retired Public Employees Association — Represents the interests of retirees from government service in New York.

NYS Retired Teachers' Association — The oldest state advocacy group representing retired educators and champion of retiree issues and needs. The group also works to ensure excellence in education for all children in NYS.

Retirement Living Information Center — A guide of retirement and senior housing communities across the country, tax information by state, and other retirement resources.

Social Security Administration — Learn more about Social Security benefits.  You can also call SSA at (800) 772-1213.

USA.gov for Seniors — Provides links to government resources geared toward seniors.

MyMoney.gov — The federal government's Web site dedicated to helping Americans understand more about their money — how to save it, invest it, and manage it to meet their personal goals.

1040.com — Shows how your pension would be affected if you move out of New York State.