Coordinated Plan For ERS Tier 3 and 4 Members

(Articles 14 and 15)

Ending Your Membership

Coordinated Plan For ERS Tier 3 and 4 Members
(Articles 14 and 15)

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Once you join, there are five ways your membership can end:

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  • If you do not have at least five years of credited service and seven years have elapsed since you last worked for a participating public employer;
  • If you leave public employment before you have ten years of credited service and voluntarily withdraw your contributions;
  • If you transfer your membership to another public retirement system in New York State;
  • If you retire; or
  • If you die.

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“Public employment” means paid service as an officer or employee with an employer that participates in the New York State and Local Retirement System.