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NYSTRS News

  • Eligible Retirees to Receive COLA Increase Sept. 30
    Eligible retirees will receive a monthly increase of $25.50 with the Sept. 30 pension payment under New York’s legislated cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).

  • Welcome, New Retirees!
    The decision to retire is an exciting but often overwhelming change for educators. To help, we’ve highlighted some things you can do as a new retiree to assist you with this transition.

  • New Law Impacts Tier 6 Members
    Newly enacted legislation reduces the age at which Tier 6 members can retire without an age-related reduction and extends previous legislation pertaining to the calculation of their member contribution rate.

  • Where Are You on the Road to Retirement?
    As you travel along the road to retirement, use our map and resources to keep yourself on course.
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New Member Orientation

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Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 4:30 p.m.

New to NYSTRS? Or perhaps you’d like to learn more about your membership? Join us to learn about your defined benefit plan, how it impacts your financial future, and ask questions of a NYSTRS representative.

Register for the new member orientation webinar.

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

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