To protect the health of our members and employees, Retirement System consultation offices are closed until further notice. To schedule a phone consultation, and for all other inquiries, contact us at 1-866-805-0990; 518-474-7736 in the Albany, NY area. However, we strongly encourage you to use Retirement Online to do business with NYSLRS at this time.
COVID-19 Information: To understand your NYSLRS benefits if you are impacted by COVID-19, and the steps to take if you become seriously ill, visit our COVID-19 Help Center.
Estimate your pension using different retirement dates, final average earnings and service credit totals to see the impact it may have on your benefit.
Working NYSLRS members with at least one year of service credit can borrow against their retirement contributions.
Request additional service credit based on past employment, a previous membership in another state retirement system or active military service.
Your NYSLRS death benefit is paid to the beneficiaries you designate, so be sure to review your beneficiaries periodically.
Keep your mailing address up to date to make sure you receive information that may affect your existing—or any future—benefits.
Your final average earnings are a major factor in your retirement benefit. How are they calculated?
Review your statement — distributed every summer — for valuable information that can help you understand your benefits and plan for the future.
The best time to begin planning your financial future is now. The sooner you start, the more time you’ll have and the easier it will be to reach your goals.