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FOIL Request
FOIL provides access to public records. Contact Us 800-348-7298 [email protected] The Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) provides a means for the public to access records maintained by the government. Records exempt from FOIL include those that:Are an invasion of a member's personal privacy.Are trade secrets that would, if disclosed, harm a company's competitive advantage.Would keep a government agency from performing its duties.Are not maintained by the agency because there is no business r...https://www.nystrs.org/contact-us/foil-request/
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GASB Public Pension Accounting Standards
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) accounting standards impact public pension plans and participating employers. ESA Login Log in to Employer Secure Area GASB 68 Reporting InformationFor all employers, by early December each year required GASB 68 disclosure materials will be available here for the System's June 30 fiscal year-end date (i.e., measurement date) of that same year.Employer-specific GASB 68 information is provided in the form of a personalized letter found in the E...https://www.nystrs.org/employers/gasb-public-pension-accounting-standards/
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Get in Touch
We're here to serve you! If you don’t have a MyNYSTRS account, create one now. This will allow you to file forms electronically, run benefit projections, correspond with us securely and utilize the many self-service tools available. Call Us Active Member Inquiries Call 800-348-7298 and use the following extensions. From a general security perspective, we do not advise using your Social Security number to identify yourself over the phone. Therefore, if you call NYSTRS to discuss your personal ...https://www.nystrs.org/contact-us/get-in-touch/
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Privacy Policy
IntroductionThank you for visiting the New York State Teachers' Retirement System ("NYSTRS") website. This website is designed to make it easy for active and retired members, employers, beneficiaries and other authorized persons ("users") to obtain information about and interact with NYSTRS. Maintaining the privacy of the personal information of all users of NYSTRS’ website is important to NYSTRS. Accordingly, NYSTRS recognizes the importance that users have confidence in NYSTRS’ ability to p...https://www.nystrs.org/privacy-policy/
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Pension & Retirement Education Program
PREP seminars are designed to help members of all ages prepare for retirement. Contact Us 800-348-7298, ext. 6180 [email protected] Many retirees wish they began focusing on financial and retirement planning much earlier in their lives. No matter how far along you are in your career, careful financial and retirement planning are critical. That’s why our Pension & Retirement Education Program (PREP) seminar is so valuable.The PREP seminar helps members understand your NYSTRS benefits and off...https://www.nystrs.org/retirement-planning/pension-retirement-education-program/
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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/
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Benefits Consultations
An important part of your retirement planning, consultations enable you to ask questions about your specific situation. Contact Us 800-348-7298, ext. 6100 [email protected] Benefits consultations are available to members who are age 53 or older and expect to retire within three years of the current school year and to members with potential disability retirement eligibility.During a consultation, you will learn about your NYSTRS benefits and see the impact of reaching key service milestones....https://www.nystrs.org/retirement-planning/benefits-consultations/
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2022 Legislation
The following is a summary of 2022 NYSTRS-related legislation that has been signed into law.COVID-19 Public Employee Death BenefitChapter 783 of the Laws of 2022 (S9119/A10022)Signed into law December 23, 2022Effective Date: March 1, 2020Chapter 783 amends various provisions of law in relation to once again extending the COVID-19 accidental death benefit to statutory beneficiaries of active New York State public employees (including NYSTRS members) who worked on or after March 1, 2020, contra...https://www.nystrs.org/legislation/2022-legislation/
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Delegate Toolkit
As a delegate, you’re tasked with two key functions: to serve as a liaison between NYSTRS and the members in your district, and to elect active teacher members to NYSTRS’ Retirement Board. To support you in these important roles, we have developed this Delegate Toolkit. Read on for information and resources to help you assist NYSTRS members in your district! Contact Us 518-447-2900, ext. 4071 [email protected] Support Members in Your DistrictYour colleagues will look to you for information a...https://www.nystrs.org/delegates/delegate-toolkit/
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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. Contact Us 800-348-7298, ext. 6250 [email protected] This is a big life event, so do the homework necessary to make informed decisions about your retirement. First Steps Review these publications, web pages and videos early in the process. Looking to the Future Stage 3: Retirement is Within Reach Retirement Countdown Video Series Retirement Planning FAQs Countdown to Retirem...https://www.nystrs.org/active-members/ready-to-retire/