Your NYSTRS Benefit Payment

This two-part video explains NYSTRS benefit payment options, including the Maximum and the available options for beneficiary coverage, and outlines the key things to consider when making your selection.

Recent legislative changes affecting Tier 6 make some content in this video obsolete. Tier 6 members should contact NYSTRS to learn the impact of those changes on their member benefits. Refer to our Active Members’ Handbook(Opens in a new window) for the most up-to-date information.

Your NYSTRS Benefit Payment, Part 1


Part one offers of an overview of the different NYSTRS benefit payment options.

Some content in this video obsolete for Tier 6 members, who should contact NYSTRS to learn the impact of those changes on their member benefits. 

Refer to our Active Members’ Handbook(Opens in a new window) for the most up-to-date information.

Your NYSTRS Benefit Payment, Part 2


Part two goes into greater detail regarding the decision to have beneficiary coverage and other factors.

Some content in this video obsolete for Tier 6 members, who should contact NYSTRS to learn the impact of those changes on their member benefits. 

Refer to our Active Members’ Handbook(Opens in a new window) for the most up-to-date information.


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