For questions about your pension, contact the New York State Teachers Retirement System: 518-447-2900
For questions about benefits offered by the district in retirement, please call Annette Sicuranza in HR: 516-441-4037
For questions about what retirees can receive from GNTA’s Benefit Trust Fund, contact Kevin Chavarria at Dickinson Group: 516-740-5337
For questions about benefits offered by the district in retirement, please call Annette Sicuranza in HR: 516-441-4037
For questions about what retirees can receive from GNTA’s Benefit Trust Fund, contact Kevin Chavarria at Dickinson Group: 516-740-5337
NYSTRS PREP SESSIONS: SIGN UP NOW!
No matter how far along you are in your career, careful financial and retirement planning are critical. That’s why NYSTRS' Pension & Retirement Education Program (PREP) seminar is so valuable. The seminar will help you understand your NYSTRS benefits while also providing essential retirement-planning tips, which will help you develop a plan to achieve your retirement goals. Seminars are held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with registration beginning at 8 a.m. Topics include: NYSTRS benefits, financial planning, Social Security, estate planning, and the retirement process. Seminars are free and your spouse/companion may attend, but you must make reservations in advance.
Make your reservation via your online MyNYSTRS account at nystrs.org or by calling 800-348-7298, ext. 6180 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
NASSAU COUNTY - Plainview Holiday Inn Plainview – Long Island
215 Sunnyside Blvd.
Plainview, New York 11803
Thursday, February 20
Wednesday, April 16
Directions
SUFFOLK COUNTY - Stony Brook Hilton Garden Inn Stony Brook
1 Circle Rd.
Stony Brook, New York 11794
Wednesday, February 19
Tuesday, April 15
Directions
Make your reservation via your online MyNYSTRS account at nystrs.org or by calling 800-348-7298, ext. 6180 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
NASSAU COUNTY - Plainview Holiday Inn Plainview – Long Island
215 Sunnyside Blvd.
Plainview, New York 11803
Thursday, February 20
Wednesday, April 16
Directions
SUFFOLK COUNTY - Stony Brook Hilton Garden Inn Stony Brook
1 Circle Rd.
Stony Brook, New York 11794
Wednesday, February 19
Tuesday, April 15
Directions
NYSTRS ANNUAL DELEGATE REPORT AND RESOURCES
NYSTRS’ 2024 Delegates Meeting was held Sunday, Nov. 3 to Monday, Nov. 4 at the Saratoga Springs City Center.
More than 600 delegates from across the state attended the two-day event, which culminated in the teacher Board member election. Attending delegates elected Eric J. Iberger from the Bayport-Blue Point School District and Donald A. Little III from the Syracuse City School District to serve on NYSTRS’ Board. Read more about the teacher Board member election.
The meeting also provided delegates the opportunity to participate in pension-related educational seminars and discussions.
Materials from these sessions, including the “Retirement Quest” answer key, can be found below.
Meeting SessionsStrength of the System and New LegislationLearn about NYSTRS’ investment philosophy and how it creates success, strength and stability for the Retirement System and its members. This presentation covers developments over the past year, the health of the System, and our thoughtful approach to managing assets.
Strength of the System and New Legislation presentation slides
Strength of the System and New Legislation video
Planning for Peace of MindSteven Kramer, the founder of the Estate Wellness Forum and a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, reviews estate planning information every member should know.
Planning for Peace of Mind video
The Return of “Max Benefit’s Retirement Quest”In the Retirement Quest, NYSTRS delegates navigate their way through the Career Stages, answering questions about a member’s early, mid, and late career.
Retirement Quest answer key
Retirement Quest video
NYSTRS Voices - Board Member EditionLong-tenured Trustee and Board Vice President Dr. L. Oliver Robinson shares his experiences serving on NYSTRS’ Board. Dr. Robinson provides his own perspective and insights on how the System achieves its mission to provide retirement security to members and be the model for pension fund excellence and exceptional service.
NYSTRS Voices – Board Member Edition video
Delegate-Board/Staff Discussion
Delegate – Board/Staff Discussion video
Social Security - What Should You Know?We review key Social Security questions, including: When should I start collecting Social Security? How are cost-of-living adjustments calculated? and, What are my post-retirement earnings limits?
Social Security - What Should You Know? presentation slides
Social Security – What Should You Know? video
Disability and Death BenefitsNYSTRS wants to help you and your colleagues get the most out of your NYSTRS benefits and protect your beneficiaries. This session reviews the benefits available to members if they have a health crisis, and the death benefits provided to both active and retired members.
Disability and Death Benefits presentation slides
Disability and Death Benefits video
Election of Two Teacher Board Members
Teacher Board member election video
Read more about the teacher Board member election.
More than 600 delegates from across the state attended the two-day event, which culminated in the teacher Board member election. Attending delegates elected Eric J. Iberger from the Bayport-Blue Point School District and Donald A. Little III from the Syracuse City School District to serve on NYSTRS’ Board. Read more about the teacher Board member election.
The meeting also provided delegates the opportunity to participate in pension-related educational seminars and discussions.
Materials from these sessions, including the “Retirement Quest” answer key, can be found below.
Meeting SessionsStrength of the System and New LegislationLearn about NYSTRS’ investment philosophy and how it creates success, strength and stability for the Retirement System and its members. This presentation covers developments over the past year, the health of the System, and our thoughtful approach to managing assets.
Strength of the System and New Legislation presentation slides
Strength of the System and New Legislation video
Planning for Peace of MindSteven Kramer, the founder of the Estate Wellness Forum and a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, reviews estate planning information every member should know.
Planning for Peace of Mind video
The Return of “Max Benefit’s Retirement Quest”In the Retirement Quest, NYSTRS delegates navigate their way through the Career Stages, answering questions about a member’s early, mid, and late career.
Retirement Quest answer key
Retirement Quest video
NYSTRS Voices - Board Member EditionLong-tenured Trustee and Board Vice President Dr. L. Oliver Robinson shares his experiences serving on NYSTRS’ Board. Dr. Robinson provides his own perspective and insights on how the System achieves its mission to provide retirement security to members and be the model for pension fund excellence and exceptional service.
NYSTRS Voices – Board Member Edition video
Delegate-Board/Staff Discussion
Delegate – Board/Staff Discussion video
Social Security - What Should You Know?We review key Social Security questions, including: When should I start collecting Social Security? How are cost-of-living adjustments calculated? and, What are my post-retirement earnings limits?
Social Security - What Should You Know? presentation slides
Social Security – What Should You Know? video
Disability and Death BenefitsNYSTRS wants to help you and your colleagues get the most out of your NYSTRS benefits and protect your beneficiaries. This session reviews the benefits available to members if they have a health crisis, and the death benefits provided to both active and retired members.
Disability and Death Benefits presentation slides
Disability and Death Benefits video
Election of Two Teacher Board Members
Teacher Board member election video
Read more about the teacher Board member election.
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NYSTRS RETIREMENT-RELATED FORMS
Download and print NYSTRS forms. Call our Hotline at (800) 782-0289 to request forms be mailed to you.
Service Retirement Application (RET-54)
You can file a service retirement application up until your effective date of retirement, but no sooner than 90 days before your retirement date.
Proof of Date of Birth (RET-45)
Distribution Election for ASF – Tier 1 and 2 (REF-30)
Direct Rollover of Taxable ASF (REF-30.2)
If filed, must submit with Distribution Election for ASF (REF-30).
Direct Rollover of After-Tax ASF (REF-30.3)
If filed, must submit with Distribution Election for ASF (REF-30).
Disability Retirement Application Package (RET-54.1; RET-54.3A; RET-54.5; RET-54.1B; RET-54.3).
Please refer to NYSTRS' pamphlet If You Are No Longer Able to Work, which offers guidelines for making disability retirement decisions.
Additional Medical Report for Disability Retirement Applicants (RET-54.3)
Election of Retirement Benefit (RET-54.6).
To change the benefit payment choice you made on your retirement application, you may file this form within 30 days of your retirement date.
Service Retirement Application (RET-54)
You can file a service retirement application up until your effective date of retirement, but no sooner than 90 days before your retirement date.
Proof of Date of Birth (RET-45)
Distribution Election for ASF – Tier 1 and 2 (REF-30)
Direct Rollover of Taxable ASF (REF-30.2)
If filed, must submit with Distribution Election for ASF (REF-30).
Direct Rollover of After-Tax ASF (REF-30.3)
If filed, must submit with Distribution Election for ASF (REF-30).
Disability Retirement Application Package (RET-54.1; RET-54.3A; RET-54.5; RET-54.1B; RET-54.3).
Please refer to NYSTRS' pamphlet If You Are No Longer Able to Work, which offers guidelines for making disability retirement decisions.
Additional Medical Report for Disability Retirement Applicants (RET-54.3)
Election of Retirement Benefit (RET-54.6).
To change the benefit payment choice you made on your retirement application, you may file this form within 30 days of your retirement date.
