Services and Resources

As a delegate, you serve as a liaison between NYSTRS and System members in your district. To ensure members receive timely and accurate information regarding their retirement benefits, please urge your co-workers to take advantage of the following System services and resources.

Consultations

Individual benefit consultations with System information representatives, in person or through video conferencing, are available at locations throughout the state. Consultation schedules are posted in school buildings and on the Benefits Consultations page.

Retirement Planning Seminars

These day-long programs target members age 45 and older who are five to 10 years from retirement. The seminars cover a variety of retirement-related topics. Schedules are posted in school buildings and on the Retirement Planning Seminars page.

Group Benefits Presentations

Upon request, NYSTRS representatives will come to your school and give a tailored benefits presentation to a group of members. Typical topics include new member orientation, mid-career retirement planning, and an overview of System benefits for all tiers. School districts, individual schools, delegates, or groups of members can arrange these presentations by calling (800) 348-7298, Ext. 2914.

Resources

The following resources are valuable for delegates:

• Legislation impacting NYSTRS
• Annual Report
• Compilation of Laws Covering NYSTRS (PDF)
• NYSTRS Rules and Regulations
• Board Resolution Supporting Defined Benefit Plans (PDF)

If you are unable to view or print the PDF documents above, you may need to download a free copy of Adobe Reader. To request a copy of the Annual Report or Compilation of Laws Covering NYSTRS be mailed to you, call our Hotline at (800) 782-0289.