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Retirement Planning
Retirement planning doesn't have to be complicated. NYSTRS provides a variety of tools and services to help you. Contact Us 800-348-7298 [email protected] Ready to Retire If you’re getting ready to retire, this is your one-stop shop for all items related to the NYSTRS retirement process. Benefits Consultations An important part of your retirement planning, consultations enable you to ask questions about your specific situation. Pension & Retirement Education Program PREP sessions are design...https://www.nystrs.org/retirement-planning/
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September 2022
September 2022, Resource: AudioElection to be Held for Retired Teacher Seat on NYSTRS BoardOne Teacher Trustee to be Elected at Annual Delegates MeetingLonely Seniors More Susceptible to ScamsLook for Retired Member Profile in OctoberEligible Retirees to Receive Largest COLA Increase since 2000Newly Retired? We’re Here to Help with the Transition!Retiree Planning Guide: What to Do When a Retiree Passes Away or Becomes Critically IllWhen a Retired Member Passes AwayWhen a Retiree's Beneficiary...https://www.nystrs.org/retirees/resource-newsletter/september-2022/
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Accessibility
NYSTRS is committed to ensuring this website is accessible for all visitors, including people with disabilities, and develops content to be operative with adaptive technologies.The Retirement System routinely monitors requirements related to website compliance. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are an internationally recognized set of guidelines for digital accessibility. This website is in compliance with WCAG 2.0, with the majority of the site meeting WCAG 2.1 A.NYSTRS will co...https://www.nystrs.org/accessibility/
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Annual Delegates Meeting
The annual meeting features educational sessions and a teacher Board member election. Contact Us 518-447-2900, ext. 4071 [email protected] 2025 Delegates MeetingNYSTRS welcomed more than 400 delegates from across the state to its Annual Delegates Meeting, held Nov. 2 and 3 at the Saratoga Springs City Center. Attending delegates elected Natalie McKay, a teacher in the Schoharie Central School District, to a three-year term on the Board. Along with the election, the 2025 Annual Delegates Meet...https://www.nystrs.org/delegates/annual-delegates-meeting/
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NYSTRS Behind the Scenes
Get an inside look at the people working every day to provide you with a secure pension.https://www.nystrs.org/library/videos/general-education/nystrs-behind-the-scenes/
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Retirement Planning FAQs
Get answers to common planning questions. Contact Us 800-348-7298, ext. 6250 [email protected] Benefit Calculations How is my pension calculated? Your pension is based on your years of service credit, final average salary (FAS), age and membership tier. See the Benefits chapter of our Active Members’ Handbook for details and examples. Use the MyNYSTRS Pension Estimator to calculate estimates under various scenarios. We also urge you to schedule a consultation with a NYSTRS representative to...https://www.nystrs.org/retirement-planning/retirement-planning-faqs/
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Retired Member FAQs
Refer to our Retired Member FAQs for answers to many common questions. Contact Us 800-348-7298 [email protected] Beneficiaries How do I change my beneficiary? Being able to change beneficiaries depends on the type of benefit payment you selected at retirement and whether you are eligible for a Post-Retirement Paragraph 2 Death Benefit. To check what beneficiaries you have on file, visit your MyNYSTRS account or review your Retired Member Profile. Retirement Benefit Beneficiary: If you selec...https://www.nystrs.org/retirees/retired-member-faqs/
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News
Read current NYSTRS News. Contact Us 800-348-7298, ext. 2911 or 2910 [email protected] Annual Report Outlines Sustained and Steady Growth 12/02/2025 NYSTRS reported sustained and steady growth during a fiscal year shaped by market volatility, as highlighted in its recently released annual report. Delegates Elect McKay at Annual Delegates Meeting 11/03/2025 Delegates from across the state unanimously elected Natalie McKay to a three-year term on the Board at NYSTRS Annual Delegates Meeting. Fiv...https://www.nystrs.org/about-us/press-room/news/
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Benefits Information
Ensuring our employees lead a healthy and balanced life is a top priority at NYSTRS. Contact Us 518-447-2906 [email protected] NYSTRS strives to offer the most comprehensive and affordable medical, dental and vision benefits to ensure our employees live a healthy life. We participate in the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) to provide quality HMO and PPO options to our staff and retirees. Our low-cost share means that our employees get a great value for their contribution. Em...https://www.nystrs.org/careers/benefits-information/
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Max Option: Secret Agent
In his latest adventure, NYSTRS Secret Agent Max Option goes to extremes in search of retirement information. Little does he know the answers he seeks are right at his fingertips!https://www.nystrs.org/library/videos/member-information/max-option-secret-agent/