Tier 3 & 4 Members: When Is The Right Time To Retire?
Tier 3 and 4 members in the Article 15 retirement plan qualify for retirement benefits after they’ve earned five years of credited service. Once you’re vested, you have a right to a NYSLRS retirement...
View ArticleNYSLRS – One Tier at a Time: ERS Tier 5
When you joined the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS), you were assigned a tier based on the date of your membership. There are six tiers in the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and...
View ArticleNYSLRS – One Tier at a Time: PFRS Tier 5
When you join the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS), you’re assigned a tier based on the date of your membership. There are six tiers in the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and...
View ArticleFind Your Retirement Plan Publication
Your retirement plan publication is an essential resource that explains your NYSLRS benefits in detail — how long you’ll need to work to receive a pension, how your benefit is determined, what death...
View ArticleLeft Public Employment? Don’t Forget to File for Retirement
If you expect to leave public employment before retirement age, or if you’ve already left, take note of this important information about your NYSLRS pension. Once you become a vested NYSLRS member,...
View ArticleNYSLRS – One Tier at a Time: ERS Tiers 3 and 4
(We know that’s two, but let us explain.) When you join the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS), you’re assigned a tier based on your date of membership. There are six tiers in the...
View ArticleAge Milestones for Retirement Planning
Whether you’re 22 or 52, you should be planning for retirement. Your NYSLRS retirement benefits will be based on your tier, years of service and final average earnings. For most members, age is also an...
View ArticleNYSLRS – One Tier at a Time: PFRS Tier 6
When you join the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS), you’re assigned a tier based on the date of your membership. This post looks at Tier 6 members of the Police and Fire Retirement...
View ArticleNYSLRS – One Tier at a Time: ERS Tier 6
When you join the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS), you’re assigned a tier based on the date of your membership. This post looks at Tier 6 members of the Employees’ Retirement System...
View ArticleNYSLRS – One Tier at a Time: PFRS Tier 2
When you join the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS), you’re assigned a tier based on the date of your membership. This post looks at Tier 2 members of the Police and Fire Retirement...
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