NYSTRS | New York State Teachers' Retirement System

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COVID-19 Update & FAQs

Review this item often for the latest updates. Our phone lines remain open at (800) 348-7298. PREP seminar videos are available online and consultations are being done by phone or personal device video.
Help Find Former Members Owed Refunds

Teachers who left public school employment before becoming vested may have forgotten that they are eligible for a refund of their NYSTRS contributions. We want to get those funds into the hands of their rightful owners, and you can help.
Eligible Retirees to Receive COLA Increase

Eligible retirees will receive an extra $45 monthly beginning with the September 30 pension payment under New York’s legislated cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
New Legislation Impacts NYSTRS Members

Legislation enacted as part of the state budget now allows Tier 5 and 6 members to vest with five years of service credit, makes changes to Tier 6 member contribution calculations, and extends the suspension of the cap on earnings in retirement for work at a school district or BOCES.

Ready to Retire?

This is a big life event. We are here to guide you through the retirement process! Visit our Ready to Retire page to learn more.

COVID Resources

NYSTRS is committed to customer service. Here's how we keep you informed and connected.
• Review the COVID-related FAQs.
• Read our recent newsletters.
• Keep connected via MyNYSTRS to submit forms, review information and message us securely.

The New York State Teachers’ Retirement System (NYSTRS) is one of the 10 largest public pension funds in the nation and among the best-funded teacher systems.

More about us

434,948

total members
259,158

active members
175,790

retired members and beneficiaries
86%

income from investment returns
9.2%

30-year rate of return on investments
$7.7

billion in annual benefits paid

Contact Type	Contact Separator	Contact Info
Email	\|	communit@nystrs.org
Phone	\|	(800) 348-7298
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Contact Information	Contact Separator	Contact Data
Hours	\|	8 a.m.–4:15 p.m. Mon-Thurs. 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Fri.
Address	\|	10 Corporate Woods Drive Albany, NY 12211-2395

NYSTRS News

COVID-19 Update & FAQs

Help Find Former Members Owed Refunds

Eligible Retirees to Receive COLA Increase

New Legislation Impacts NYSTRS Members

Ready to Retire?

COVID Resources