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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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Help Find Former Members Owed Refunds
Teachers who left public school employment before becoming vested may have forgotten that they are eligible for a refund of their NYSTRS contributions. We want to get those funds into the hands of their rightful owners, and you can help.https://www.nystrs.org/about-us/press-room/news/help-find-former-members-owed-refunds/
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12-Keep-Track-of-Latest-Earnings-After-Retirement-Rules
https://www.nystrs.org/getmedia/e0fb0395-6d1e-493e-82a8-14d59f69b67c/12-keep-track-of-latest-earnings-after-retirement-rules.mp3
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Beware of NYSTRS Imposters
Members often hear from financial planners offering retirement preparation services and claiming to be experts on NYSTRS benefits. Their strategies include ads and videos found online, as well as direct mailings. These marketing tools can be carefully crafted so they appear as if the person is an actual NYSTRS representative. Many even offer a free meal.These people are not representatives of NYSTRS. They may be reputable financial planners, but that does not make them experts on NYSTRS benef...https://www.nystrs.org/contact-us/imposters/
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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/
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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/retirement-planning/ready-to-retire/
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Benefit Estimate Request
You may obtain a service retirement benefit estimate in the following ways. While they are valuable tools to assist with your retirement planning, be sure to schedule a benefits consultation with NYSTRS before filing for retirement.1. MyNYSTRS Pension Estimator: This online estimator uses your most-recent earnings and service credit information to estimate your pension. You can run the numbers using various dates of retirement and earnings projections. Estimates can be run for the Maximum ben...https://www.nystrs.org/forms/benefit-estimate-request/
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2020 Legislation
The following is a summary of 2020 NYSTRS-related legislation that has been signed into law.COVID-19 Public Employee Death BenefitChapter 89 of the Laws of 2020 (S8427/A10528)Signed into law May 30, 2020Effective Date: March 1, 2020Chapter 89 amended various provisions of law to establish a COVID-19 accidental death benefit for New York State public employees.For more information regarding eligibility and claiming this benefit, please visit the Death Benefits page.https://www.nystrs.org/legislation/2020-legislation/
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Delegate & Election FAQs
Learn how the election process works and review the list of current delegates. Contact Us 518-447-2900, ext. 4071 [email protected] NYSTRS' participating employers are required to oversee the election of delegates and alternates and report the results to the System. See the About Delegates page to learn about the valuable role delegates and alternates serve. For representation by employer, review the list of delegates for the 2025-2027 term.Refer to the following for information about the de...https://www.nystrs.org/delegates/delegate-election-faqs/
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General Education
Learn more about NYSTRS. Contact Us 800-348-7298 [email protected] NYSTRS Behind the Scenes Get an inside look at the people working every day to provide you with a secure pension. NYSTRS: A Century of Excellence A look back at the New York State Teachers' Retirement System's first 100 years. On the Right Track with Public Pensions National Institute on Retirement Security Executive Director Diane Oakley addresses the assembly at NYSTRS' 2013 Delegates Meeting. NYSTRS: Your Team for Long-Te...https://www.nystrs.org/library/videos/general-education/