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Employer Resources
Educational materials to help employers with their NYSTRS responsibilities. ESA Login Log in to Employer Secure Area Employer Reporting Webinar SeriesThe Employer Training & Outreach team is pleased to share its 2026 webinar schedule. All sessions are held live online and are 30 minutes long. Each webinar provides step-by-step guidance on the reporting process, along with time for questions. Registration links with full webinar descriptions appear below.Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 at 10 a.m. – “Al...https://www.nystrs.org/employers/employer-resources/
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2023 Delegate News
List of resources Number Subject 2023-13 NYSTRS Announces Winter/Spring 2024 Schedule of PREP Seminars 2023-12 Reportability of Driver Education Programs 2023-11 Estimated Range for the Next Employer Contribution Rate 2023-10 NYSTRS Announces Fall PREP Seminar Schedule 2023-9 Annual Delegates Meeting – Attendance, Salary and Expense Issues 2023-8 Employer Contributions to be Collected During the 2024-2025 School Year 2023-7 NYSTRS Summer Hours Begin June 22 2023-6 NYSTRS Announces Return of I...https://www.nystrs.org/delegates/delegate-news/2023-delegate-news/
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Publications
Read newsletters, annual reports, and member, financial and legal publications. Contact Us 800-348-7298 [email protected] Newsletters Catering to both active and retired members. Active Members Explore various aspects of your membership and benefits. Nearing Retirement Prepare for retirement by reviewing these publications. Retirees Items of interest for retired members and their beneficiaries. Annual Reports NYSTRS produces an annual comprehensive financial report and a popular annual fina...https://www.nystrs.org/library/publications/
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2023 Bulletins
List of resources Number Subject 2023-13 NYSTRS Announces Winter/Spring 2024 Schedule of PREP Seminars 2023-12 Reportability of Driver Education Programs 2023-11 Estimated Range for the Next Employer Contribution Rate 2023-10 NYSTRS Announces Fall PREP Seminar Schedule 2023-9 Annual Delegates Meeting – Attendance, Salary and Expense Issues 2023-8 Employer Contributions to be Collected During the 2024-2025 School Year 2023-7 NYSTRS Summer Hours Begin June 22 2023-6 NYSTRS Announces Return of I...https://www.nystrs.org/employers/administrative-bulletins/2023-bulletins/
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Service Milestones
Your service credit accumulates as you work. As you achieve certain service milestones, you become eligible for additional benefits. Contact Us 800-348-7298, ext. 6250 [email protected] 1 Year of CreditYou will be covered by an in-service death benefit.If you are a Tier 3-6 member who dies as the result of an accident sustained while teaching, an accidental death benefit may be payable to your beneficiary instead of the in-service death benefit.If you are a Tier 3-6 member you may borrow fr...https://www.nystrs.org/active-members/service-milestones/
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Reporting of Earnings FAQs
Find answers to many common questions about how to properly report earnings. ESA Login Log in to Employer Secure Area 1. How do districts submit their monthly report to NYSTRS?Districts should submit their monthly report online via the Employer Secure Area (ESA). The employer reporting interface in the ESA is designed to help employers reduce record checking and correspondence with the System that is required when your employees retire. The format includes reporting: directly from your payrol...https://www.nystrs.org/employers/reporting-of-earnings-faqs/
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Significant Prior Legislation
Below is a list of historical legislation that had a significant impact on NYSTRS and its members. Please refer to the Compilation of Laws for more information on the laws that govern the Retirement System.Chapter 490 of the Laws of 2019 (S45B/A8097) – Military Service Eligibility for LGBT VeteransChapter 490 of the Laws of 2019 amended various provisions of law to expand eligibility for certain state benefits to veterans and LGBT veterans who have a qualifying condition and who received a di...https://www.nystrs.org/legislation/significant-prior-legislation/
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Retirees
Throughout your retirement, NYSTRS remains committed to providing you with a secure pension and peace of mind about topics important to you. Contact Us 800-348-7298, ext. 6120 [email protected] Earnings After Retirement If you return to work after retiring from NYSTRS, be aware it could impact your NYSTRS benefit. Cost-of-Living Adjustment The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for September 2023 through August 2024 benefit payments is 2.5%. Taxes & Estate Planning Your retirement benefit is ...https://www.nystrs.org/retirees/
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Retirees
Items of interest for retired members and their beneficiaries. Contact Us 800-348-7298 [email protected] The Path to Retirement: What Happens After You File Your Retirement ApplicationA guide for new NYSTRS retirees that explains how the System processes retirement applications.Retired Members' HandbookA comprehensive resource for retirees.Discovering RetirementA guide to adjusting to retirement.Working in RetirementA look at earnings limits and their effect on your NYSTRS retirement benefi...https://www.nystrs.org/library/publications/retirees/
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New Members
Welcome to NYSTRS! You are a member of one of the top 10 public pension funds in the country. Contact Us 800-348-7298, ext. 6250 [email protected] The salary and service credit you earn today is helping you build a secure future. Along with a guaranteed pension in retirement, you’ll qualify for disability and death benefit coverage when you reach service milestones and other eligibility requirements.Why care about your NYSTRS membership when retirement is so far in the future? Read What New...https://www.nystrs.org/active-members/new-members/