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Employers
NYSTRS members work for more than 800 school districts, colleges, charter schools and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES). ESA Login Log in to Employer Secure Area Employer Manual The Employer Manual is the primary resource to assist employers with their NYSTRS functions. Administrative Bulletins Administrative Bulletins keep employers informed of important System information and policies. Tier 6 Contributions Fact sheet to determine the member contribution rate for Tier 6 memb...https://www.nystrs.org/employers/
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Forms
Download and print NYSTRS 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 the System. Please see the list of delivery services currently approved by the System. Important Note: Whenever possible, please file forms through your MyNYSTRS account. Contact Us 800-348-7298 [email protected] Ac...https://www.nystrs.org/forms/
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Active Members
Explore various aspects of your membership and benefits. Contact Us 800-348-7298 [email protected] Your First Look at NYSTRSA pamphlet for new members and part-time or substitute teachers who have the option of joining NYSTRS.Active Members’ HandbookA comprehensive resource for active members.Looking to the Future: Three Stages of Retirement PlanningA guide to NYSTRS' retirement-readiness services at each stage of a members' career:Stage 1: Early in Your CareerStage 2: Midway to RetirementS...https://www.nystrs.org/library/publications/active-members/
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2021 Legislation
The following is a summary of 2021 NYSTRS-related legislation that has been signed into law.Increase to the Minimum Retirement AllowanceChapter 541 of the Laws of 2021 (S6569/A6662)Signed into law October 29, 2021Effective Date: June 30, 2021This bill amends Education Law Section 532(e) to extend the minimum retirement benefit to members who retired prior to July 1, 1980 and increases said allowance to $550 per year of service up to a 35-year maximum of $19,250. Prior to Chapter 541, this ben...https://www.nystrs.org/legislation/2021-legislation/
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Nicholas Smirensky
Nicholas Smirensky serves as the New York State Comptroller@s appointee to the NYSTRS Board. He has served as Board vice president since July 2025. He chairs the Investment Committee and serves on the Compensation, Executive, and Risk committees.He was most recently the chief investment officer of the New York State Health Foundation, where he was responsible for managing the Foundation@s investment portfolio and developing its investment strategy. Prior to joining the Foundation, Smirensky w...https://www.nystrs.org/about-us/retirement-board/board-members/nicholas-smirensky/
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Stewardship and Investment Beliefs
NYSTRS' Retirement Board has a fiduciary duty to prudently manage System assets using appropriate skill, care and diligence. Contact Us 800-348-7298 [email protected] Stewardship & Risk Mitigation Our View on Responsible Stewardship As fiduciaries, NYSTRS’ Board must be responsible and thoughtful stewards of the fund and act for the exclusive benefit of NYSTRS members and beneficiaries. This deliberate approach is essential to ensure the System meets the retirement benefit payroll and there...https://www.nystrs.org/investments/stewardship-and-investment-beliefs/
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2024 Legislation
The following is a summary of 2024 NYSTRS-related legislation that has been signed into law.Earlier Recalculation for Retirees Who Suspend Pension Chapter 578 of the Laws of 2024 (S7462B/A10529)Signed into law December 13, 2024This act takes effect on or after 60 days from the date it was signed into law, that being February 11, 2025. This legislation applies to 503.11 memberships that are active on or after February 11, 2025. This act amends Section 503 (subdivision 11) of the Education Law ...https://www.nystrs.org/legislation/2024-legislation/
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Death Benefits
NYSTRS offers several types of death benefits. Contact Us 800-348-7298, ext. 6110 [email protected] The following is a summary of death benefits, the eligibility for which depends on your membership status and, in certain cases, the cause or timing of your death. Refer to our General Income Tax Information for details about taxes on death benefits. In-Service Death Benefit In addition to receiving your member contributions balance, your designated beneficiary may receive a death benefit if ...https://www.nystrs.org/active-members/benefits/death-benefits/
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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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Public Pension Partners
NYSTRS is associated with several national organizations in the public pensions, retirement planning and investing fields. Contact Us 800-348-7298 [email protected] National Council on Teacher Retirement – An independent association dedicated to safeguarding the integrity of public retirement systems in the United States and its territories to which teachers belong, and to promoting the rights and benefits of all present and future members of the systems.National Association of State Retire...https://www.nystrs.org/library/pension-education-toolkit/public-pension-partners/