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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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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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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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Membership Withdrawal Forms
Download and print forms. Call us at 800-348-7298 for assistance with forms.Forms mailed to NYSTRS will be considered filed on the day they are mailed if they are mailed by registered or certified mail via the U.S. Postal Service, or by an equivalent delivery service that provides mail tracking and is approved for use by NYSTRS. Please see the list of delivery services(Opens in a new window) currently approved by the System.Fact Sheet (REF-18.1)Application for Withdrawal From Membership (REF-...https://www.nystrs.org/forms/membership-withdrawal-forms/
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Submit A FOIL Request
Use this form to submit a FOIL request to NYSTRS. Transmit only necessary information for fulfillment of a FOIL request. The inclusion of personal, private, sensitive, financial, medical, or health-related information about yourself or other persons is not recommended. Please be sure to clearly describe the record(s) you request, including relevant dates, names and descriptions.Alternatively, you may email your FOIL request directly to [email protected] or send a written request to NYSTRS, Attn...https://www.nystrs.org/contact-us/foil-request/submit-a-foil-request/
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Legislation
NYSTRS administers a defined benefit plan established by the New York State Legislature. Contact Us 800-348-7298 [email protected] Periodically, the Legislature enacts new laws that impact NYSTRS and/or the state’s other public retirement systems. NYSTRS administers the laws as enacted; the Retirement System has neither the ability to change the benefit structure nor the authority to mandate benefit changes.Relevant legislation impacting NYSTRS and its members is summarized below. Please se...https://www.nystrs.org/legislation/
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MWBE Investments and Professional Services Conference
NYSTRS is committed to its MWBE strategy. Contact Us 800-348-7298 [email protected] 2026 MWBE ConferenceRegistration is open for NYSTRS' 16th annual Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) Investments and Professional Services Conference on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy, NY.The annual conference is designed to acquaint potential asset managers, brokers, and professional and financial service providers with the Retirement System. Attendees will learn abou...https://www.nystrs.org/investments/mwbe-investments-and-professional-services-conference/
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About Delegates
Delegates are teacher members of NYSTRS who are elected to represent their districts. Contact Us 518-447-2900, ext. 4071 [email protected] For more than a century, NYSTRS delegates have served as valuable ambassadors between NYSTRS and our members.As representatives of their districts, delegates have two main functions:Attend the two-day Annual Delegates Meeting held in the fall at which they elect a teacher member to NYSTRS’ Board.Serve as a liaison between NYSTRS and the members in their d...https://www.nystrs.org/delegates/about-delegates/
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Disability Retirement
If you are no longer able to work because of a serious illness or injury, you may qualify for a disability retirement benefit. Contact Us 800-348-7298, ext. 6110 [email protected] The information below summarizes the rules for a disability retirement benefit. If you suffer a disability or are critically ill, promptly call NYSTRS at 800-348-7298, ext. 6010 to discuss filing for disability retirement immediately. Eligibility Tiers 1 and 2 You must: a) have at least 10 years of New York State ...https://www.nystrs.org/active-members/benefits/disability-retirement/
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Help
Help for viewing our website and using MyNYSTRS. Contact Us 800-348-7298 [email protected] Viewing Our Website NYSTRS supports the most up-to-date stable versions of Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari. This website may function on other browsers but they are not officially supported by NYSTRS. Adjusting Text Size You can modify the text size in your browser by increasing the zoom. Please note the text in PDF files and images will not change using this approach. Openi...https://www.nystrs.org/contact-us/help/